La Presserie, a plant-based food and beverage company in the GTA is looking for a QA Technician to join our team!

WORK SPECIFICATIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Participation in development of new and existing products through product realization
- Performing quality checks on samples through testing of such as brix, pH, % solids, Bostwick and sensory analysis
- Approving and maintaining documentation of Supplier and Raw materials approvals according to the Supplier Approval Program including data entry into the Supplier Approval software
- Development of raw material and finished product specifications
- Participation in HACCP and Recall team
- Collaborate with Senior Management including QA, Production, R&D;, Procurement, and Sales

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

- Experience and understanding of the food/beverage manufacturing environment
- Attention to detail
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and promote a team-orientated atmosphere
- Able to work flexible schedule and or shift work as required
- Always work in a safe manner and be able to work around moving equipment
- Have a positive attitude and good work ethic
- Confidentiality




- Maintain and archive records in a manner consistent with company policies
- All other duties as may be assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- 5 years working experience and at minimum, a diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills (i.e. oral and written)
- Working knowledge of current GFSI certification and other major food safety/quality audit requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- The employee is required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, climb, reach overhead and bend to the floor in refrigerated and sometimes frozen temperatures
- Exert 10 -50 pounds of force and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently
- Tolerate noise levels from machinery
- Conduct in a safe manner around physical hazards and moving machines
- Hot, cold and wet conditions

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

- Flexible hours
- Participation in joint health and safety committee

Work remotely

- No

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

📌 QA Technician (Scarborough)
🏢 La Presserie
📍 Scarborough