Quality Assurance Specialist: Elevate Food Quality & Safety

Loblaw; East Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw is seeking a QA Auditor to ensure inbound products meet standards for quality and food safety in a fast-paced, refrigerated warehouse environment.

The role requires 2–4 years of QA/Operations experience in meat/seafood/produce, strong communication, and proficiency with Excel, SAP and Manhattan. Flexible shifts and potential for growth are offered as part of Loblaw's commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education.
• 2-4 years experience in QA/Operations in meat/seafood/produce.
• Knowledge of CFIA/USDA standards is an asset.
• Proficiency with Windows: Excel, Outlook, Office 365; SAP and Manhattan are assets.
• Strong communication across departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced 24/7 refrigerated warehouse.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, analytical and organized.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in quality standards.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Shift flexibility (day/afternoon/night; weekends/holidays).

Responsibilities

• Verify inbound product meets quality specifications via measurements and sampling.
• Ensure QA processes comply with quality assurance programs to meet high standards of quality and food safety.
• Perform daily QA audits (slot checks, inter-branch and distribution checks).
• Investigate and document quality inspection findings using appropriate forms and systems.
• Communicate with QA Manager and cross-functional teams regularly.
• Coordinate with CFIA on quality issues as directed by QA Leaders.
• Contribute to strategic quality initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Aim to achieve team KPIs and monitoring metrics.
• Carry out general duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Quality Assurance experience

Cross-functional communication

Detail oriented

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Office 365

SAP

Manhattan

Job description

Loblaw is seeking a QA Auditor to ensure inbound products meet standards for quality and food safety in a fast-paced, refrigerated warehouse environment.

The role requires 2–4 years of QA/Operations experience in meat/seafood/produce, strong communication, and proficiency with Excel, SAP and Manhattan. Flexible shifts and potential for growth are offered as part of Loblaw's commitment to excellence.