QC Technician - Finished Product

Ya Ya Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic Ontario-based beverage and liquid food producer seeking a Quality Control professional to join our team. You will perform product testing, monitor finished product quality, and accurately record results to support GMP compliance and food safety.

You will collaborate with production leads, maintenance, and distribution to ensure smooth operations, collect microbiological samples, and maintain CCPs/OPRPs. Strong lab skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Quality Control or related field.
• 1+ year QC experience is required, preferably in a low acid beverage manufacturing industry
• Working experience with HPLC and HACCP is an asset.
• Excellent analytical laboratory skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment
• Ability to evaluate production data (i.e. variances, efficiencies)
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Suite of Applications)
• Skill in organization, time management, and the ability to meet deadlines for multiple tasks.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Responsibilities

• Performs product testing at different stages of production, follows quality control procedures, and accurately records test results.
• Monitors finished product quality during the shift and reports any deviations to the supervisor.
• Ensures product quality standards are met by completing all required documentation accurately.
• Directly communicate with production leads, maintenance, and distribution departments to ensure smooth flow of shift.
• Collection of microbiological samples of finished product for testing and analysis, incubation, SAS, and retained sample checks.
• Ensure samples, equipment, and any required chemicals are handled properly to avoid contamination.
• Review and monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs) as per defined frequencies to maintain food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Perform pre-operational inspections, including line clearance, swabbing, CIP (Clean-in-Place) monitoring, and visual inspections, ensuring equipment and production areas meet hygiene and operational standards before start-up.
• Conduct water quality testing and environmental monitoring.
• Perform package integrity testing in define intervals.
• Carry out other activities essential to the effective operation of quality control department.
• Perform routine cleaning and calibration of laboratory instruments.
• Perform work in safe and efficient manner.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which include, but not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reports to: Quality Control Manager

Responsibilities

• Performs product testing at different stages of production, follows quality control procedures, and accurately records test results.
• Monitors finished product quality during the shift and reports any deviations to the supervisor.
• Ensures product quality standards are met by completing all required documentation accurately.
• Directly communicate with production leads, maintenance, and distribution departments to ensure smooth flow of shift.
• Collection of microbiological samples of finished product for testing and analysis, incubation, SAS, and retained sample checks.
• Ensure samples, equipment, and any required chemicals are handled properly to avoid contamination.
• Review and monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs) as per defined frequencies to maintain food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Perform pre-operational inspections, including line clearance, swabbing, CIP (Clean-in-Place) monitoring, and visual inspections, ensuring equipment and production areas meet hygiene and operational standards before start-up.
• Conduct water quality testing and environmental monitoring.
• Perform package integrity testing in define intervals.
• Carry out other activities essential to the effective operation of quality control department.
• Perform routine cleaning and calibration of laboratory instruments.
• Perform work in safe and efficient manner.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which include, but not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile

• Post-secondary education in Quality Control or related field
• 1+ year QC experience is required, preferably in a low acid beverage manufacturing industry
• Working experience with HPLC and HACCP is an asset.
• Excellent analytical laboratory skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment
• Ability to evaluate production data (i.e. variances, efficiencies)
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Suite of Applications), and instructional software
• Skill in organization, time management, and the ability to meet deadlines for multiple tasks.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 25-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.