Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

The QA Technician provides independent routine quality checks on raw material, packaging, in-process materials, finished products, line monitoring and daily GMP practices to meet food safety and quality requirements.

Job Description

• Monitor production lines and verify process parameters are followed.
• Monitor quality standards of finished products and make quality related decisions regarding compliance with company regulatory and certification standards
• Conduct shelf-life studies, analyze trends, and compile reports.
• Inspect incoming raw materials and packaging.
• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly or annual inspections including daily GMP, Glass & Brittle plastic, pest control management verification, and Site Security Checklist.
• Collect samples of finished products, ingredients, and surface swabs and send them to outside laboratory for microbiological,chemical and Allergen tests.
• Communicate with production and maintenance departments on various quality issues. Participate in resolving quality issues.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints and implementing necessary corrective actions.
• Hold and release materials physically and in the ERP software Navision.
• Review and maintain all QA records and documents pertaining to HACCP, BRC, CFIA, etc.
• Review and participate in updating standard operating procedures.
• Update and submit documents for Organic ,Gluten-free ,kosher certification renewal and supplier management program.
• Lead and conduct annual product traceability.
• Conduct equipment inspection, recommend replacement and request calibration.
• Check Sanitation Concentration, chemical usage and maintain SDS
• Communicate changes that may affect quality and safety of products to the Production Supervisors and QA Supervisor/Manager.
• Report process deviation and product failure, assist in the investigation, and complete corrective action reports.
• Enforcement of hygiene, health and safety bakery rules, GMP practices.
• Participate in external audits and lead Internal Audits, QCI and HACCP team meetings.
• Coach and assist team members on GMP, Food safety culture HACCP ,Internal audits and Allergen training.
• Train and monitor the sanitation Team member's performance.
• Always work safely, keep work area clean and tidy, wear proper PPE, ensure the product meets proper quality standards and work to GMP rules.
• Complete any assigned annual training and projects.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience Requirements:

· A university degree or college diploma in food science, biology or chemistry, quality assurance or any other related discipline.

· Minimum 1-2 years' experience in the field with knowledge of commonly used concepts and procedures.

· Professional written and oral communication.

· Excellent attention to detail and proof reading skills

· Computer Proficiency with Microsoft excel, power point and outlook.

· Problem-solving skills and independent judgment

Working Conditions:

· Typically 8-hour day shifts.

· Must be flexible to work afternoon, night, or weekend shifts as needed.

. Rotating Shifts - Must be available for Morning and Afternoon Shifts

· A team-based atmosphere with independent responsibilities.

·Typically comfortable noise and temperature levels

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Woodbridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person