Quality Assurance Technician

Fine Choice Foods Ltd.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid Extended Health & Dental

RRSP Matching

Job summary

Fine Choice Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to ensure all products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards at the Fraserwood facility. You will support the Operations team and perform critical control checks while promoting a culture of food safety.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor’s in Food Technology/Science and proficiency with Microsoft Office. You will participate in SQF/HACCP programs and internal audits, with competitive hourly wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology or Food Science, or a combination of educational background and relevant experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure while being a dependable team player.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Proven ability to effectively manage priorities with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, with or without direct supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (additional languages are an asset).

Responsibilities

• Perform critical control point checks and quality checks on process as outlined in the HACCP and Quality Program requirements.
• Provide required support to and work directly with Operations team members with objectives of meeting food safety and quality requirements while maintaining efficiency.
• Communicate with other departmental supervisors in a cooperative manner to meet food safety and quality compliance.
• Conduct raw materials/packaging inspection; collects samples and performs various tests including sensory and checks ensuring food safety and food quality of product.
• Assist in implementation of SQF policies, HACCP, and prerequisite programs.
• Participate in internal auditing and investigation process for corrective and preventative actions.
• Compile records and evaluate results, noting any relevant deviations from existing standards.
• Identify areas for quality control improvement and implement new procedures accordingly.
• Maintain calibration of quality control equipment.
• Perform other duties as directed from time to time.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Diploma in Food Technology

Bachelor's in Food Science

Job description

The primary function of the Quality Assurance (QA) Technician at Fine Choice Foods is to ensure that all our delicious food products meet our high levels of safety, quality, and regulatory standards before they reach consumers. They accomplish this mission by working as part of a dedicated team providing front-line support to the operation through routine inspection and monitoring compliance with CFIA, HACCP, and SQF requirements.

Here’s Who We Are:

Fine Choice Foods started out in 1986 making dim sum by hand as a labor of love in a small shop in Vancouver. Today, we supply to retailers across Canada and into the US, while taking pride in producing our products with the same care and passion we began with. While our journey began with a wide variety of Asian-inspired offerings, we now specialize in spring rolls and dumplings. Our vision – “For everyone to love our food as much as we do!”

Here’s Who You Are:

• You are a self-motivated and cooperative team member who leads by example.
• You strive to be creative and better everyday and encourage those around you.
• You demonstrate a strong will to win as a team.
• You act with courage and humility.
• You recognize that safety and kindness are at the foundation of our success.
• You are responsible, dependable, and committed.

Summ! Responsibilities:

• Perform critical control point checks and quality checks on process as outlined in the HACCP and Quality Program requirements.
• Provide required support to and work directly with Operations team members with objectives of meeting food safety and quality requirements while maintaining efficiency.
• Communicate with other departmental supervisors in a cooperative manner to meet food safety and quality compliance.
• Conducts raw materials/packaging inspection; collects samples and performs various tests including sensory and checks ensuring food safety and food quality of product.
• Assist in implementation of SQF policies, HACCP, and prerequisite programs
• Participate in internal auditing and investigation process for corrective and preventative actions.
• Compile records and evaluate results, noting any relevant deviations from existing standards.
• Identify areas for quality control improvement and implement new procedures accordingly.
• Maintain calibration of quality control equipment.
• Perform other duties as directed from time to time.

Summ! Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology or Food Science, or a combination of educational background and relevant experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure while being a dependable team player.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. etc.
• Proven ability to effectively manage priorities with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, with or without direct supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (additional languages are an asset).

This full-time permanent career opportunity is based at our Fraserwood facility and offers a starting wage of $23.45/hr. in addition to an attractive benefits package including Company paid Extended Health & Dental, RRSP Matching and more.

Fine Choice Foods is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace

and encourages applications from all qualified people including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and people with disabilities.