Alberta Central Kitchens, located in Rocky View County, AB, is continuing to expand our growing QA team and has an opening for a Quality Assurance Technician
Here's where you'll be focusing:
Review and assess quality and food safety programs on an ongoing basis. Develop current programs as required.
Perform regular microbiological testing of food samples with accurate and reproducible results.
Ensure that the quality, product safety, plant sanitation, and regulatory standards are consistently met.
Troubleshoot and solve quality problems at plant level using multiple tools including analytical testing and brainstorming. Present results to management team.
Actively participate in the plant's process improvement platform and seek ways to improve all operating procedures.
Ensure adherence to Sobeys policies,
procedures and practices through monitoring and acting on observations.
Successfully complete other duties as assigned.
What you have to offer:
Four-year college degree in Food Science, Food Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field.
1-2 years experience in a food processing plant, ideally in Ready to Eat (RTE) products.
1-2 years laboratory experience in microbiology testing.
Experience with SPC, GMPs, sanitation and process controls.
Strong knowledge of Canadian regulatory requirements.
Experience in maintaining HACCP plans, ideally in a GFSI certified facility.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
Energetic, self-motivated, organized, and proactive with excellent team skills.