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 secure 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
Perform environmental monitoring
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 solid 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
Adequate computer skills
Willingness to learn
Able to understand and interpret standard lab equipment

📌 Qa Technician Part Time Toronto
🏢 Select Food Products
📍 Toronto