QC Technician – Raw Materials (Food QC)

Ya Ya Foods; Toronto; Sur place; CAD 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ya YA Foods is seeking a Quality Control Compliance Leader - Raw Product to support batch operations and ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met. The role emphasizes material screening, documentation, and deviation handling within a GMP environment.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in food manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication. The position focuses on raw material QA, batching integrity, and adherence to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in food manufacturing within a GMP environment.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation, standards, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical laboratory skills.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Candidates must provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and a work permit if applicable.

Responsabilités

• Work closely with Batching and Kitting to provide quality control support throughout production.
• Verify raw ingredients prior to batching: item code, lot code, expiry, identity, and documentation.
• Separate allergen and non-allergen materials before batching.
• Perform visual inspection on raw material prior to batching as per plan and specs.
• Monitor batching to ensure batch sheets and procedures are followed.
• Verify ingredient additions and batch sheet accuracy per approved specs and SOPs.
• Monitor incoming bulk ingredients and in‑process batches; escalate deviations to QC Compliance Leader - Raw Product.
• Perform analytical inspections on raw batches and release when compliant.
• Initiate deviations for raw batches not processed per requirements.
• Conduct swabbing, CIP trend verification, visual checks and pre‑operational inspections for hygiene and readiness.
• Perform rinse pH checks between batches and monitor drain valve during rinse.
• Ensure samples, equipment, chemicals are handled, stored, disposed of properly to prevent contamination.
• Review CCPs and OPRPs relevant to raw and batching operations.
• Document inspection results, test data and non‑conformances in QA systems; generate quality notifications as needed.
• Ensure goods comply with company standards and laws; coordinate calibration and maintenance with Engineering/Procurement.
• Identify areas for improvement in raw material and batching processes.
• Prepare and review shipments of products to sterilization.
• Audit quality requirements per QA policies and specifications; follow health and safety rules.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Formation

Post-secondary education in Food Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or life science field

Description du poste

Ya YA Foods is seeking a Quality Control Compliance Leader - Raw Product to support batch operations and ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met. The role emphasizes material screening, documentation, and deviation handling within a GMP environment.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in food manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication. The position focuses on raw material QA, batching integrity, and adherence to food safety standards.