QA Technician

Advance Paper Box; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Parking

Competitive compensation

STD & LTD benefits

Sick leave

Job summary

Advance Paper Box Ltd is seeking a Quality Technician to uphold and implement the FSQMS, ensuring adherence to GFSI-FSSC22000, ISO22000 and ISO9001 at our Winnipeg facility.

The role requires strong communication, multitasking and a professional approach. On-site, Mon to Fri 8 am–4:30 pm, with a salary of $20–$25 per hour and opportunities for growth within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/college diploma in a food safety/science program is an asset.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role preferred.
• Experience with quality management systems (GFSI/ISO) is an asset.
• Strong writing, verbal communication and relationship-management skills required.
• Self-starter with the ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain FSQMS documentation (policies, SOPs, HACCP) and records.
• Manage FSQMS training matrix; ensure timely staff training.
• Coordinate quarterly town halls and monitor shift compliance.
• Maintain documentation on ERP; update forms and change logs.
• Conduct quality checks and monitor facilities for safety/quality.
• Support internal audits and calibration/verification of measurement tools.
• Maintain NCR/CAR/complaint logs and supplier evaluations.
• Ensure PPE, tools and inventory are available for staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree/college diploma in a food safety/science program

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Advance Paper Box Ltd is seeking a Quality Technician to join our team, who will be responsible for maintaining and implementing the Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS). The Quality Technician assists the Quality Assurance Manager in ensuring APB’s facilities meet food safety and quality assurance compliance requirements in accordance with GFSI-FSSC22000, ISO22000, and ISO9001 standards .

The successful candidate must be highly motivated and possess excellent communication, prospecting, and multitasking skills, as well as a professional attitude and the ability to manage various duties effectively.

Job Location: Onsite, Mon to Fri- 8 am to 4:30 pm

Salary Range: $20/hr- $25/hr

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating, formatting, maintaining, revising, and archiving documented information required by the FSQMS, including FSQ policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), HACCP, and records.
• Maintain the Food Safety and Quality Communication Board according to the Food Safety and Quality Culture Plan.
• Maintain the FSQMS Training Matrix and ensure employees complete online and in-person training as scheduled.
• Assist in coordinating and delivering quarterly town hall meetings to each shift.
• Maintain documented information on the shared drive, maintain a change log for documented information, and update forms on ERP (e.g., ensure current forms are available on ERP).
• Monitor and document the completion of the food safety and quality checks by operators in the production process to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Perform random quality checks in the production process during each shift and department.
• Perform shift monitoring of the facility and personnel to ensure compliance with the Prerequisite Programs, including performing monthly locker inspections and monthly premises inspections.
• Assist in conducting annual internal audits according to schedule.
• Maintain the measuring equipment list, perform annual calibration for measuring tapes and calipers, and coordinate annual 3rd party calibration for weighing scales.
• Maintain the glass and brittle plastic list and perform monthly glass and brittle plastic monitoring.
• Perform annual water sampling and ship samples to the authorized lab for water testing, as required by the Utilities and Environmental Program.
• Maintain NCR, CAR, and complaint log.
• Collect product samples from the production run and file them in the sample database.
• Maintain a sample database to ensure there are always available samples for each product.
• Assist in completing supplier evaluations requested by customers.
• Fill up PPE holders, and make sure employees have gloves, single-blade knives, and other necessary tools.
• Maintain inventory of PPE and other supplies needed by the FSQMS.
• Assist in the implementation of continuous improvements to the FSQMS.
• Assist in the implementation of the Workplace Health and Safety Program.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s Degree/college diploma in a food safety/science program is an asset.
• 1-3 years’ previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Experience working in quality management systems, including GFSI and ISO, is an asset.
• Exceptional writing ability, verbal communication and relationship-management skills required.
• Self-starter with the capacity to prioritize work and adapt to changing priorities.
• The ability to multitask and work effectively under minimal supervision is required.
• Intermediate to exceptional MS Office skills.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive compensation
• STD, LTD, and Sick Leave benefits
• On-site Parking

We need motivated, growth-oriented people like you to join our APB team! If you can thrive in a fast-paced, growing company.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Advance Paper Box is an equal opportunity employer, committed to maintaining a diverse workforce.