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Application Deadline Date: November 30, 2026

At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, we are building more than products. We are building careers with purpose. As a proudly Canadian, family-owned leader in sustainable manufacturing, we transform 100% recycled plastic into innovative solutions used across North America. Sustainability is not just something we talk about; it is built into everything we do.

We move quick. We solve problems. We take pride in doing meaningful work that makes a real impact. We invest in our people, promote from within, and create real opportunities for growth across our organization.

If you are someone who rolls up your sleeves, thinks creatively, and is ready to grow with a company that is redefining sustainable manufacturing, this could be your next move.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about quality and take pride in ensuring products meet the highest standards? Ice River Sustainable Solutions is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Feversham team.

The Quality Assurance Technician in the production department plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality and consistency of products throughout the manufacturing process.

This position is responsible for performing quality control inspections, traceability, ensuring compliance with established standards, and identifying areas for improvement. When required Technician will support production operations, operating bottling lines, forklift operations or other as required.

What You Can Expect as QA Technician:





- Starting wage of $24.46 per hour, with a wage increase after three months
- 12-hour rotating continental shifts, including days and nights
- Company-paid life insurance, health and dental benefits
- Company RRSP matching program
- On-the-job training and ongoing development opportunities
- Uniforms and safety shoe allowance
- Clean and safe working environment
- Supportive, team-oriented workplace
- Employee referral program

RESPONSIBILITIES

Microbiological analysis:

- Collect various daily samples and perform microbial analysis on each sample daily.
- Report all non-conformances for corrective action to QA Manager and take appropriate actions to resolve.
- Prepare corrective action reports and non-conformance reports when required and tagging/blocking non-conforming materials/product and control of the inventory of these materials
- Testing and Verification of results – Water Testing – Test for TDS, turbidity, pH, water temperature, ozone, weight and any special customer testing request

Equipment Calibration:

- Calibrate all testing equipment at required schedule.
- Ensure ozone settings and ozone records are complete and accurate.

Water Testing:

- Testing and verification of results for raw and finished product water, including but not limited to TDS, turbidity, pH, water temperature, ozone,



bottle weight.
- Prepare product water according to customer specification and ensure that all analysis are within specification.

Plastics Testing:

- Test for the quality of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished product recycled plastic products used in the making of our finished product bottled water.

Audits:

- Participate in various facility audits with the QA Manager. Ensure all finished product and raw materials are within specification. Ensure all GMPs and HACCP procedures are followed and conduct internal inspections.
- Complies with corporate HACCP and SQF programs, assists in applying all program elements to the Feversham facility ensuring compliance with functional area responsibilities.

OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Ensure all finished product and raw materials are within specification.
- Train machine operators on Quality standards.
- Support production operations when required i.e. operate bottling line, operator forklift or other as needed.
- Daily sanitation tasks as well as other sanitation tasks as assigned.
- Responsible for chemicals in the lab, assisting with maintaining inventory lists and ordering.
- Responsible for all equipment functions involving the preparation and flow of product water to each production line (product and water changeovers).
- Prepare corrective action reports and non-conformance reports when required and tagging/blocking non-conforming materials/product.

What We're Looking For

- Previous Quality Assurance and/or sanitation experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment is considered an asset
- Experience in plastics

📌 Quality Assurance Technician (Feversham)
🏢 YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce
📍 Feversham