Quality Assurance Technician

J.D. Irving, Limited; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A food processing company in Southwestern Ontario seeks a QA Technician to manage quality assurance processes at their Wheatley facility. Responsibilities include testing food production samples, performing microbiological analyses, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate has experience as a Laboratory Technician and a solid understanding of food safety programs. Strong data analysis and communication skills are also required.

Qualifications

• 2 years work experience in a food processing facility.
• Experience with standard microbiological plating methods.
• Strong written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sanitation inspections of processing equipment.
• Document test results and communicate findings to management.
• Perform physical testing and quality grading of food production samples.

Skills

Laboratory Technician experience

Environmental Technician experience

Food Safety Programs knowledge

Communication skills

Data analysis skills

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards, SAP)

Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the QA Technician will manage and coordinate all aspects of raw procurement and delivery for Cavendish Appetizer’s Wheatley facility. The candidate for this position will be a self starter with a strong work ethic, “Can Do” attitude and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Place of Work: 303 Milo Rd, Wheatley, Ontario

Qualifications

• Laboratory Technician with experience in standard microbiological plating methods
• Environmental Technician with experience in Wastewater Analysis
• Working knowledge of Food Safety Programs including HACCP and SQF
• 2 years work experience in a food processing facility.
• Strong written and communication skills
• Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP, etc.
• Strong skills in data analysis – Excel spreadsheets and graphing.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical testing and quality grading of food production samples to ensure the product conforms to company product specifications.
• Performs microbiological, chemical and physical tests on purchased food ingredients and finished products in accordance with the Company procedures manual.
• Performs microbiological, chemical and physical tests on wastewater samples ( BOD, TSS, pH, Phosphate, Ammonia, Microbiological )
• Conduct routine sanitation inspections of processing equipment at critical points in the production area of the plant and determine potential sources of contamination.
• Document test results and effectively communicate to Quality and Production Managers
• Plays an integral part in food safety, internal and external audits
• Ensures proper methods and procedures are followed in accordance food safety standards and Health and Safety policies.
• Maintains good laboratory practices (GLP) and laboratory testing records
• Work on projects as assigned by the Quality Manager or their designate