quality control engineer

Job Description

Title posted on ZipRecruiter - Quality Technician

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Great Canadian Meat Company

Job Details

• Pay: Competitive hourly wage $20-24 / hour


• Shift and Schedule: Day, afternoon and night shifts along with weekends as required


• Location: Whitby, ON

Job Description

SUMMARY

Pay - Competitive hourly wage $20-24 / hour

Shift and Schedule - Day, afternoon and night shifts along with weekends as required

Location - Whitby, ON

The Great Canadian Meat Company Mission Statement

At the Great Canadian Meat Company, our mission is to fuel the Canadians who build, fix, and drive our world with the most delicious and highest-quality meat snacks. By focusing on local craftsmanship, outstanding customer service, and reliable distribution, we aim to make every bite a satisfying, accessible, and trusted choice for our customers every day.

The Great Canadian Meat Company Values

At the Great Canadian Meat Company, we're driven by a strong set of values that guide everything we do. From the way we make our products to how we serve our customers, these values are the foundation of our success and the reason we've been a trusted Canadian brand for over 30 years. We are a hands‑on, roll‑up‑sleeves and get work done organization. We believe in doing things the right way, quality products, hard work, and always staying true to our entrepreneurial roots. Our values reflect our commitment to quality, integrity, and results, ensuring that every snack we make is something we can be proud of and that our customers can count on.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring perfect product, every time by upholding the highest standards of quality, food safety, and compliance across the production floor. You will lead hands‑on product testing and quality inspections, monitor critical control points, and support audits to ensure all products meet regulatory, HACCP, GMP, and Health & Safety requirements.

Beyond product quality, this role plays a key part in coaching and supporting manufacturing team members, reinforcing best practices and a strong food safety culture. Working cross‑functionally with Production, Packaging, and Maintenance, the role helps drive continuous quality improvement and performance through measurement, benchmarking, and improvement initiatives.

As part of the Manufacturing team, this position plays a critical role in the delivery of the 4Ps of excellence:

• Perfect Product every time


• Champion People


• Driving Performance

When you join us, you'll enjoy:

• Pay: $20-$24/hour, with a clear progression framework tied to skill development and performance milestones


• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, employee discounts, and complimentary snacks


• Growth & Development: Structured onboarding, ongoing training, and defined pathways into leadership roles


• Work Environment: A safe, inclusive, team‑oriented workplace where individual contributions are recognized and valued

Why You'll Love This Role

• You'll own quality from the floor up.


• Location: Whitby, ON


• Work location: On site


• Salary: $27.17 per hour


• Terms of employment: Permanent, full time


• Starts as soon as possible


• Vacancies: 1


• Source: ZipRecruiter #5f4b6f07

Advertised until 2026-02-26