Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician - Regina, SK

AGT Food and Ingredients; Regina; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician for their Regina, SK facility. Responsibilities include conducting quality inspections, performing QA activities, and maintaining food safety compliance. Candidates should have a degree in Food Science or a related field and experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of food safety systems like HACCP is essential. Competitive compensation is available.

Benefits

Support for employment equity

Accessibility initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety and quality assurance in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of various food safety standards (ISO 22000, HACCP, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of food production facilities.
• Perform quality assurance activities including testing and inspections.
• Understand technical specifications of materials produced.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Quality assurance activities

Inspection skills

Analytical skills

Education

Food Science/Technology/Microbiology degree

Job description

Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician - Regina, SK

AGT Foods Canada, one of the world’s largest suppliers of value-added pulses, staple foods, and food ingredients, has opened an extrusion facility in Regina, SK. The facility develops and produces semifinished food products to be used in pastas, plant-based burgers and other in finished food products.

We have an immediate need for a Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician to join our team at our Regina, SK Extrusion Facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of food production facilities to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards
• Perform and document quality assurance activities, including testing, checks, and inspection results
• Perform wide range analyses on extruded products
• Perform EMP testing
• Work according to GLP practices
• Manage the sample flow through the lab
• Maintain the laboratory as well as the testing functions in the operations area
• Understand the technical specifications of the incoming materials and products produced
• Be able to complete final product inspections and incoming packaging materials inspection
• Learn aseptic technique and apply principle daily
• Maintain lab documentation and submit paperwork promptly
• Complete and verify retain sample collection request with all documentation
• Uphold quality conscious and food safe culture
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Education & Training (or Combination of)

• Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology or another related field.
• Food safety and or Quality experience or knowledge in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of food safety systems, including ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, SOP, BRC and IFS, etc.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those local candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be contacted.

Please forward resume and cover letter stating the position you are applying for and salary expectations to [e-mail].

AGT Foods values and supports employment equity in the workplace, including accessibility.