Food QA Specialist — Fast-Paced Packline

Elte Carpets Limited; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Elte Carpets Limited is seeking a Quality Assurance specialist to perform real-time inspections on the packline, identify defects, and remove nonconforming items to safeguard product quality and food safety.

You will document results, monitor GMP/Food Safety practices, calibrate equipment like pressure testers and refractometers, and collaborate with production leads to drive improvements in a fast-paced setting, aligning with our Humble, Driven, and Solutions-Oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of QA processes and defect identification techniques.
• Ability to correlate quality observations with root causes and implement solutions.
• Experience maintaining accurate inspection and defect records.

Responsibilities

• Inspect apples, materials, and products during all stages of processing to ensure they meet company quality standards.
• Record quality inspection results and flag defects or issues that may arise.
• Remove defective or substandard products immediately to prevent defective items from leaving the facility.
• Collaborate with Packline Production Lead, Booth Operators, Warehouse Operations, and Maintenance teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
• Support training and coaching initiatives to ensure staff meet quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement for QA processes.
• Monitor adherence to food safety standards and wear required PPE.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.

Skills

Quality Assurance processes

Defect identification

Root cause analysis

Data entry

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Elte Carpets Limited is seeking a Quality Assurance specialist to perform real-time inspections on the packline, identify defects, and remove nonconforming items to safeguard product quality and food safety.

You will document results, monitor GMP/Food Safety practices, calibrate equipment like pressure testers and refractometers, and collaborate with production leads to drive improvements in a fast-paced setting, aligning with our Humble, Driven, and Solutions-Oriented culture.