Quality Assurance Technician

Medium; Taber; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the poultry industry is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Taber, Alberta. This role involves ensuring that HACCP and Quality Assurance Programs are maintained according to regulatory guidelines. Key responsibilities include performing line checks, monitoring compliance with product specifications, and conducting inspections to uphold food safety standards. Candidates should have a background in Food Science and relevant experience, with a strong attention to detail and communication skills. The position offers opportunities for a rewarding career in food safety and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related experience, preferably in the meat industry.
• Basic knowledge of CFIA SFCR, GFSI (BRC) requirements.
• Able to lift up to 25kg when required.
• Flexible to work shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform all line checks to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Monitor all line settings and document in accordance with process control requirements.
• Audit, assess and report compliance level for documented process control standards.
• Perform critical control point checks and other QC duties.
• Inspect raw material products and outgoing product for quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Good communication skills (verbal and writing)

Analytical skills

Education

University/Bachelor/Diploma of Food Science or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry.

From our hatcheries to our “ready to eat” state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.

Role

TheQuality Assurance Technician is responsible for evaluating and assessing that HACCP and Quality Assurance Programs are properly maintained in compliance with regulatory guidelines through auditing/inspection, product quality control, data entry and reporting findings and data collected to verify compliance or to identify a need for corrective action. In addition, theQuality Assurance Technician will provide support to operations with the objective of meeting food safety requirements efficiently. The Quality Control Technician will be responsible for following established food safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform all line checks to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Monitor all line settings and document in accordance with process control requirements.
• Adhere to food safety and HACCP Principles.
• Audit, assess and report compliance level for documented process control standards.
• Perform critical control point checks, pre shipment reviews, allergen checks on process as outlined in the HACCP requirements and other QC duties defined within the Quality Control Plan.
• Trouble shoot processing lines and provide solutions to operations that target manufacturing and food safety requirements.
• Evaluate held product, suggest disposition and inform appropriate Quality Assurance personnel as required.
• Inspect raw material products and outgoing product and report any deficiencies and off-specification product to Quality Assurance Supervisor.
• Perform various inspections (ie. daily operational inspection, room temperature monitoring, building inspection).
• Complete QC-related documents with accuracy and error-free.
• Review and verify production records for completion and accuracy.
• Ongoing GMP compliance monitoring.
• Responsible for sample (swabs, raw materials, products) collection.
• Responsible for sensory evaluation and in-house laboratory organoleptic and microbial product testing.
• Other tasks assigned by the QA Supervisor or Designate.

Requirements

• University/Bachelor/Diploma of Food Science or Equivalent.
• Minimum one year of related experience, preferably in the meat industry.
• Basic knowledge of CFIA SFCR, GFSI (BRC) requirements.
• Attention to detail with good time management skill.
• Able to work individual with minimal supervision and as a team player with “can-do” attitude.
• Good communication skill (verbal and writing).
• Good analytical skill and be able to take appropriate immediate actions to ensure food safety is not compromised.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Able to lift up to 25kg when required.
• Flexible to work shifts and overtime.

At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.