Quality Assurance Technician

Wonderbrands; Regina; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bakery is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Regina to support quality assurance activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a recent degree in Food Science or a related field, possess strong teamwork skills, and know about food safety programs. This position offers career growth and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Health and Dental Benefits

Pension plan with matching contribution

Quarterly incentive program

Discount program

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of food safety (HACCP) programs and GMP programs.
• Experience with BRC is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform process checks throughout production and packaging.
• Document all QA activities accurately and timely.
• Assist with consumer/customer complaints and investigations.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Strong computer skills

Team collaboration

Positive attitude

Ability to learn fast

Education

Post-secondary education in Food Science or related field

Job description

Job Posting

Ready For a Tasty New Challenge?

Summary

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will perform day-to-day quality assurance activities such as inspections, internal audits, recommending corrective actions, research and reports all within a fast-paced food-manufacturing environment. In this position, you will work in a team environment led by a Team Leader. You will support your Team Leader by demonstrating and practicing teamwork every day and respect all your fellow Team Members.

What Wonderbrands Offers:

• Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth
• Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
• Pension plan with matching contribution
• Quarterly incentive program
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform process checks throughout the production, packaging, sanitation and warehouse functions of the company including GMP, metal detection, label and coding verification, general hygiene and safety, as well as in process and finished product weights
• Document all QA activities accurately and timely
• Conduct verification of the proper functioning of testing equipment such as thermometers and scales
• Continuously assesses the results of inspection findings and react in a timely manner to communicate potential problems to Team leader and QA Team Leader
• Prepare reports/summaries and communicates results to QA Team Leader and others as necessary
• Implement Hold procedures for suspect product and or product evaluations and testing
• Collect and submits samples for laboratory analysis
• Assist with the development and delivery of Quality/Food Safety Training for manufacturing and support teams
• Assist with investigations, consumer/customer complaints
• Assist and provides support during third part audits
• Participate in plant trials and other related duties and responsibilities assigned

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Microbiology, process engineering or a related discipline
• Bright, driven and clear about your future career goals
• Ability to learn fast, ambitious and come up with new innovative ideas
• Positive attitude and a results-oriented mindset
• Work well in and support a team-based environment
• Roll up your sleeves mentality with a whatever it takes mindset to get the job done
• Naturally curious and strong desire to learn and grow
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of food safety (HACCP) programs, GMP programs and Quality Systems
• Experience with BRC an asset
• Candidates applying must be a recent graduate

What is the recipe for a great career at WonderbrandsWonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 13 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake.We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

Disclaimer:The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

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