This is a part-time casual role requiring availability on Friday evenings and/or Saturday work. Work schedule will be determined by weekly production requirements.

Purpose
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the QA Technician manages the quality and safety standards of product and equipment in the plant. The QA Technician is responsible for ensuring all food contact surfaces are safe and free of contaminates and ensure raw materials and finished product meet the SQF standard for customers.

Responsibilities

Check plant schedules and coordinate lab scheduling

Calibrate lab equipment to specified products in schedule

Perform pre-operational inspections and swabbing of the lines to ensure they are free of possible contaminates

Inspect batching stations and validate ingredients and processes

Perform critical control point checks on batching stations

Receive samples for analysis from batchers and perform bench analysis

Collect micro-samples and coordinate shipping to external labs

Perform continuous line checks and GMP checks throughout shift

Manage any hold, releases, disposals, and rework required





Manage glass breakage and bodily fluid reports as happens

Perform tote inspections before production loads with product

Perform SNCR and NCR investigations

Perform product analysis for finished product, bench, and sensory analysis

Manage sample collection

Perform incoming material inspections

Manage COA for products received and customers

Document any batching adjustments required

Perform cooler/freezer inspections

Send out QA shift reports

Working & Physical Conditions

Standing and walking frequently

High noise levels, ear protection provided if requested

Exposure to temperature changes, heat, humidity, and cold depending on cooking cycles

Exposure to dust, allergens, and robust scents

Handling ingredients and common allergens

Conflict and Issue Resolution

Data Interpretation

Qualifications

Experience in food manufacturing, minimum 6 months, required

Minimum College Diploma in relative field, Food Science

Willingness to learn

Able to understand and interpret standard lab equipment

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📌 QA Technician (Part-time) (Ontario)
🏢 Select Food Products
📍 Ontario