QA/QC Technicians (Metro)

El Gaucho Hospitality; Guelph; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Career growth

Health benefits

Discounts

Job summary

El Gaucho Hospitality is seeking a QA/QC Technician to monitor daily facility operations, assist with food safety programs, and support quality assurance across our Ontario production sites. You will conduct sampling, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement activities to ensure product integrity.

The role reports to the QA/QC Manager and requires meticulous attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and a proactive approach to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• QC-related college courses or equivalent experience.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work Monday–Saturday.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily facility and personnel monitoring to ensure compliance with food safety programs.
• Perform GMP audits and document findings.
• Collect product, allergen, environmental, and nutritional samples according to schedule.
• Compile, organize, and analyze internal and external testing results.
• Extract and trend ATP swab results; report deviations immediately.
• Prepare and ship samples to external laboratories; maintain professional communication with lab partners.
• Maintain and coordinate special sampling programs for company and customer requirements.
• Support nutritional compliance testing and coordinate sample submissions.
• Ensure finished product testing, hold, and release procedures are followed.
• Perform internal physical and chemical testing according to specifications.
• Conduct calibration and verification of equipment; coordinate external calibration needs.
• Participate in validation studies and internal/third-party audits.
• Assist with investigations of non-conformances and deviations.
• Maintain lab supplies and order consumables as needed.
• Support QC Technicians on the production floor with specification implementation.
• Act as backup for sanitation efficacy monitoring (ATP, T0 swabbing, visual inspections).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the QA/QC Manager

Skills

English fluency

Education

QC-related college courses

Job description

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Wage: Starting at $21/hr

Hours: Various Shifts

Join a Team That Feeds Ontario!

Ready to make an impact? If you're reliable, energetic, and ready to work with purpose, this role places you at the heart of food production for families across Ontario and beyond. As a QA/QC Technician, you help ensure that every product leaving our facility meets the highest standards of food safety, quality, and integrity.

About the Role

Reporting to the QA/QC Manager, the QA/QC Technician is responsible for daily monitoring of facility operations, personnel practices, and product compliance. You will support food safety, quality assurance, and health & safety programs through sampling, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works well under pressure, and brings exceptional attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Practical, hands-on training in food safety and quality systems
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Access to company perks and discounts
• Competitive wages starting at $20/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily facility and personnel monitoring to ensure compliance with food safety programs
• Perform GMP audits and document findings
• Collect product, allergen, environmental, and nutritional samples according to schedule
• Compile, organize, and analyze internal and external testing results
• Extract and trend ATP swab results; report deviations immediately
• Prepare and ship samples to external laboratories; maintain professional communication with lab partners
• Maintain and coordinate special sampling programs for company and customer requirements
• Support nutritional compliance testing and coordinate sample submissions
• Ensure finished product testing, hold, and release procedures are followed
• Perform internal physical and chemical testing according to specifications
• Conduct calibration and verification of equipment; coordinate external calibration needs
• Participate in validation studies and internal/third-party audits
• Assist with investigations of non-conformances and deviations
• Maintain lab supplies and order consumables as needed
• Support QC Technicians on the production floor with specification implementation
• Act as backup for sanitation efficacy monitoring (ATP, T0 swabbing, visual inspections)
• Perform other duties as assigned by the QA/QC Manager

Requirements

• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing)
• QC-related college courses and/or relevant professional experience
• Ability to stand for long periods and work Monday-Saturday
• Strong organizational skills, reliability, and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Working Conditions

• Meat packaging and food manufacturing environment
• Physically demanding, fast-paced work
• Cold/refrigerated conditions
• Repetitive hand use (grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manipulation)

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, dignity, and respect in the workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We confirm that AI is used throughout the recruitment process.