Company: Lion Workforce
Location: To Be Confirmed
Job Rate: starting at $19
Industry: Food Manufacturing / Production

Job Overview
Lion Workforce is currently seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Control Technician to join our client's food manufacturing facility.
The ideal candidate will have an understanding of quality control procedures, food safety standards, and manufacturing operations.
This position involves monitoring production lines, conducting quality inspections, verifying product specifications, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct pre-operational inspections of production lines to ensure equipment cleanliness, sanitation, and readiness for production.
- Review production formulas, verify raw materials, and ensure compliance with product specifications.
- Perform ATP swabbing and sanitation verification as required.
- Monitor production processes and conduct routine quality checks, including product weight, dimensions, coating, packaging, and labelling.
- Set up, verify, and monitor metal detectors (Critical Control Points - CCP) and complete required documentation.
- Ensure employees follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and established food safety procedures.
- Verify lot numbers, best-before dates, product labels, and packaging accuracy.




- Inspect finished products and pallets to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
- Collect and document retention samples according to established procedures.
- Prepare, maintain, and submit accurate quality control and production records.
- Identify and report product defects, quality deviations, and food safety concerns.
- Assist the Quality Assurance team with product holds, investigations, and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with production supervisors to resolve quality-related issues.

Preferred Experience

- Diploma or degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance, preferably within food manufacturing.
- Good understanding of GMP, HACCP, and food safety procedures.
- Knowledge of allergen management, sanitation procedures, and contamination prevention.
- Experience with production line inspections, product sampling, and quality verification.
- Familiarity with ATP swabbing, metal detector testing, and Critical Control Point (CCP) monitoring.
- Ability to accurately complete quality control documentation and production records.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced food production setting.

📌 Quality Control Technician - Food Manufacturing (Markham)
🏢 Lion Healthcare
📍 Markham