Quality Assurance Technician

Richardson International Limited; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Flexible benefits plan

Training and career development

Job summary

Richardson International Limited is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician at the Portage la Prairie, MB location. The role ensures raw materials, in-process blends and finished products meet food safety and quality requirements, with responsibility for sampling, testing and data entry in the QA system.

The successful candidate will perform analyses such as moisture and weight, handle certificates of analysis, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• Excellent computer, written, documentation and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing to work day and night shifts, as well as overtime.

Responsibilities

• Gather product samples within the manufacturing environment.
• Conduct inspection & testing on finished product according to specifications.
• Analyze product characteristics such as moisture, weight, water hydration and particle size and input data into the database.
• Initiate, communicate and track all product non-conformances to the specification.
• Create and release certificates of analysis for all customers upon request.
• Collect retained samples and maintain quality & food safety parameters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer literacy

Written communication

Documentation skills

Verbal communication

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 4,000 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities. Richardson Milling, a division of Richardson International, is the largest industrial oat miller in the world. Richardson has processing mills in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. and is proud to have the most extensive oat supply thanks to strong relationships with oat growers. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility.

Opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Technician at our Portage la Prairie, MB location.

A Quality Assurance technician is responsible for ensuring raw material, in-process blends and finished products meet food safety and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Gather product samples within the manufacturing environment
• Conduct inspection & testing on finished product according to specifications
• Analyze product for characteristics such as moisture, weight, water hydration and particle size and apply all test information into the database
• Initiate, communicate and track all product non-conformances to the specification
• Create and release certificates of analysis for all customers upon request
• Collect retained samples and maintain quality & food safety parameters
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Excellent computer, written, documentation and verbal communication skills
• Must be willing to work day and night shifts, as well as overtime
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is an asset

Compensation

Richardson International provides a comprehensive compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan, and training and career development opportunities.

• competitive salary
• pension
• a flexible benefits plan
• training and career development opportunities

EEO / Diversity & Inclusion

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace.

Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

About Richardson International

Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep-rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 years.

Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far.

We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence.

Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth.

Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.