Quality Assurance Specialist (Distribution)

Pattison Food Group Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Company pension plan

Free parking

Team member discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pattison Food Group Ltd. in Edmonton, AB, is hiring a full-time Quality Assurance Specialist for our TCL Warehouse.

You will ensure inbound and outbound perishable products meet safety and quality standards, support HACCP/GFSI programs, and coordinate with supply chain and merchandising teams. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2–5 years of food safety/QA experience, with the ability to work in a multi-temperature warehouse environment and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, food science, public health or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, auditing, supply chain, compliance or related area.
• Experience with QA in wholesale/retail environments and knowledge of HACCP/GFSI standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verify inbound perishable products meet safety and quality specs via key metrics and sampling/testing.
• Document and investigate QA findings using standard forms and systems daily.
• Communicate across QA, merchandising and supply chain teams regularly.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada's largest Western-based provider of food and health products. Pattison Food Group Ltd. is a certified Great Place to Work® and consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ nearly 30,000 team members.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Quality Assurance Specialist to join our Quality Assurance team in Edmonton, AB at our TCL Warehouse. Reporting to the Manager, Quality Assurance, you will be responsible for ensuring that the inbound and outbound perishable products meet Pattison Food Group's quality standards within the supply chain. In this role, you will help integrate and maintain processes regarding produce quality to ensure compliance with all regulatory and PFG requirements. This is a 24/7 facility. The shift times are Tuesday to Saturday from 3:00pm to 11:00pm and may be adjusted according to business needs.

You will be responsible for:

• Verifying that all inbound perishable products consistently meet our specifications for safety and quality by measurement of key metrics and adherence to sampling and testing programs.
• Investigating and documenting all quality inspection findings with appropriate forms and systems on a daily and ongoing basis.
• Continuously communicating with various Quality Assurance partners as well as merchandising and supply chain teams.
• Interacting with CFIA with respect to inspections, detentions and recovery programs.
• Ensuring adherence and maintenance of our established Quality Assurance program.
• Ensuring Pattison Food Group delivers produce of the highest safety and quality standards.

You have:

• A bachelor's degree in microbiology, food science, public health or other relevant discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, auditing, supply chain, compliance, fresh produce inspection or grading.
• Experience with quality assurance and/or control activities within a wholesale or retail environment.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality management systems, including HACCP and GFSI-recognized standards is considered an asset.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time, and life up to 50lbs on a repetitive basis.
• The ability to work for long periods of time in a multi-temperature warehouse environment that ranges from ambient to refrigerated temperatures.

You are:

• An effective communicator, both written and verbal, with the flexibility to adapt to various audiences and stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and as part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced multi-temperature warehouse environment.
• Analytical and curious and able to investigate issues, determine root causes, and recommend solutions

What we offer:

• In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a great range of benefits, a company pension plan, free parking, exclusive team member offers, and opportunities for development and career progression.

If you're looking to join a team that puts people first, you're in the right place.

IND6 Compensation Details:

$75,509.00 - $94,387.00 The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience and other factors.

Pattison Food Group is a Jim Pattison business and Canada's largest Western-based provider of food and health products. Headquartered in British Columbia, Canada, we have been in business since 1915. We proudly employ nearly 30,000 team members who are committed to achieving long-term growth and share a passion for giving back to the communities where we do business. Together, we leverage each other's collective strengths to enhance efficiencies across our respective organizations. Our largest and signature company is Save-On-Foods. With 11 retail banners operating nearly 300 food and drug retail locations that are uniquely positioned to cater to the needs of their communities across Western Canada and the Yukon Territory, four wholesale businesses catering to the diverse needs of their customer bases across Canada, several food and pharmacy production facilities focused on high-quality distinct offerings, an industry-leading loyalty program, a world-class set of proprietary consumer brands, and an award winning restaurant, Pattison Food Group businesses are proud to be recognized as leaders in customer service and innovation.