QA Technician

Westfine Meats Inc.; Innisfail; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat processing company is seeking a QA Technician for their facility in Innisfail, Alberta. The position includes responsibilities in food safety programs, HACCP implementation, and quality assurance. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and have a keen attention to detail. Additionally, candidates with prior food manufacturing experience and certifications will be preferred. This full-time role offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits after the completion of a trial period.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Dental, Health, Vision benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Company matched Pension Plan

All protective equipment provided

Close-knit team environment

Strong safety culture

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of Food Safety Enhancement Program as per CFIA and SFCR requirements.
• Conduct pre-op inspections and verify the effectiveness of the cleaning program.
• Assist in the development, maintenance and implementation of prerequisite programs.
• Verify prerequisite monitoring records and CCP records.
• Coordinate with CFIA for CVS tasks and laboratory testing.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self motivator

Attention to detail

Punctual and reliable

Education

Quality Assurance/Control experience minimum 1 year

Food Manufacturing experience minimum 1 year

Food Safety certification through AFP

Job description

Westfine Meats Inc. is currently seeking an QA Technician at our meat processing plant. This position works Monday - Friday, 5:00 am - 1:30 pm/ 7:00am - 3:30pm.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Benefits: Dental, Health, Vision after 90 days of employment
• Access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program
• A Company matched Pension Plan after 1 year of employment
• All protective equipment provided at no cost to you as the employee
• A close-knit team environment
• A strong safety culture with a proven track record

Job Opportunities

QA Technician

• Assist in the implementation of Food Safety Enhancement Program as per CFIA and SFCR requirements
• Assist with Maintenance and implementation of HACCP Plans; monitoring CCP's
• Conducts pre-op inspections and verify the effectiveness of the cleaning program
• Assist in the development, maintenance and implementation of pre-requisite programs such as Premises, Purchasing, Receiving, Shipping, Personnel, Sanitation, Pest Control and Allergen Control program
• Verification of pre-requisite monitoring records and CCP records
• Coordinate with CFIA for CVS tasks and appropriate and prompt response for verification and corrective action request Coordinate and prepare product samples for lab testing
• Assist in planning shelf-life studies on product
• Participate in HACCP meetings
• Coordinate with the HR Department on HR matters related to QA Department

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self motivator
• Attention to detail
• Punctual and reliable

Assets

• Quality Assurance/Control experience of minimum 1 year
• Food Manufacturing experience minimum 1 year
• Food Safety certification through AFP

At Westfine Meats, we use our lamb producing expertise to help companies throughout the world provide fresh, high-quality products to customers. Our staff work as a team and are committed to transforming the ordinary every day. Our team members are passionate about integrity, safety, and innovation. We are constantly striving to improve and better ourselves so that we can remain the largest lamb producer in Canada.