Quality Assurance Technician

Giveandgo; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading North American manufacturer of baked goods! As a QA Technician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring product quality and safety within a dynamic team environment. Your expertise will guide the production process, ensuring compliance with food safety standards while fostering a culture of quality and accountability. Join a forward-thinking company that values growth, teamwork, and innovation, and be part of a journey that promises a bright future in the food industry. If you are passionate about quality assurance and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of QA experience in food manufacturing is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality and compliance with food safety standards.
• Conduct regular quality checks and educate production staff.
• Perform audits to maintain GMP and company standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent Work

Problem-solving

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in food science

Diploma in Microbiology

Job description

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite brand, including two bite-brownies, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe, Mason St. Bakehouse, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co.

It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!

Job Overview:

The QA Technician is responsible for the quality of the product and packaging that is sold to consumers. The successful candidate will focus on the quality of the production process, maintenance of standard processes to prevent adulteration or contamination of the product, testing of product attributes and packaging integrity, regulatory compliance, and facility sanitation. The QA Technician will also provide direction to hourly and salaried lab technicians and sanitation workers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in the areas of food safety and quality systems.
• Ability to provide leadership to the plant on all product safety programs and issues.
• Accountable for product quality by conducting regular checks as per procedure and educating production personnel on product quality standards (if needed).
• Accountable for ingredient and packaging meeting specifications prior to use in production.
• Responsible for food safety within the facility.
• Responsible to follow Give and Go’s quality and food safety standards.
• Analyze and maintain the quality of all products, as per set procedures.
• Perform audits to assure compliance to GMP and company standards.
• Responsible for ensuring the highest level in product and package quality while operating within product usage and budgetary guidelines.
• Work as a role model for safety in the workplace.
• Responsible for recommending changes in manufacturing practices and/or production flow to ensure product safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Recipe for Success:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in food science, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• 1-3 years quality assurance experience in food manufacturing is a must.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, delegate, and follow-up.
• Demonstrated ability to identify potential issues and resolve complex problems.
• High personal energy level/resilient in nature.
• High degree of emotional maturity and integrity.
• Superior leadership skills along with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills Required:

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently for the majority of the day.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel within Give & Go plant locations.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail], citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.