Quality Assurance Technician

C.H. Guenther & Son; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for its Vaughan facility. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with food safety regulations through inspections, documentation, and teamwork. This role requires a science degree and the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, emphasizing attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Extended health benefits

Dental coverage

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must have a Science discipline degree, preferably Food Science or Safety.
• Ability to understand food safety and quality regulations.
• Capable of performing microbiological sampling and HACCP verifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preoperational inspections and verify food safety parameters.
• Document any deviations in quality and food safety programs.
• Perform daily verifications of production data and facilitate audits.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Starter

Attention to Detail

Education

University or college education in a Science related discipline

Tools

Redzone Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

In this role the Quality Assurance Technician works under the supervision of Quality Assurance Supervisor. The QA technician helps to verify that production activities and staff comply with Food Safety and Quality programs through on site observation, inspections and auditing. Ensuring that any deviations are documented, managed and controlled. The Quality Assurance Technician will assist in completing preoperational inspections of facilities and equipment prior to production start-up. All QA technicians are key frontline ambassadors for the Quality and Food Safety programs and play a vital role in ensuring quality and food safety requirements meet or exceed the expectations of customers, regulators and internal stakeholders.

Main Accountabilities Include :

• Complete preoperational inspections of facilities and equipment prior to production start, to ensure production is only started once requirements are met.
• Complete prescribed start-up checks to ensure lines and equipment are ready for production activities.
• Verify line food safety and quality parameters and ensure the products meets applicable requirements.
• Perform CQP and CCP Verifications daily.
• Input results of on floor checks and verification activities into Redzone Software, perform verifications of production data input into Redzone and perform partial shift signoffs daily of production data.
• Learn and understand HACCP plans and prerequisite programs, and help to enforce compliance.
• Perform microbiological sampling when necessary using aseptic sample collection techniques.
• Collect samples of raw materials, in process products and finished products as required.
• Create quality and food safety deviations when programs are not followed, follow-up to ensure deviations are closed out.
• Initiate product holds when necessary to ensure customer, internal quality and food safety requirements are met. Ensure documentation is completed and products are adequately labelled and dispositioned by QA Manager or Supervisor.
• Verify production and quality department documentation is complete and accurate.
• Perform various HACCP and SQF related verification activities.
• Participate in monthly Internal Audits of QA and Food Safety Programs.
• Assist in investigation of consumer and customer complaints.
• Ability to be a productive team member in both formal and informal settings.
• Must be able to move from Day Shift to Afternoon Shift with adequate notice, as required by schedule
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Skills Required :

• University or college education in a Science related discipline, preferably Food Science, Food Safety or Food Quality.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and quality as it relates to food production
• Ability to learn and absorb new concepts and utilize them effectively
• Self-Starter that can work independently and with other QA team members.
• Good interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications : Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Very good oral and written communication skills, with ability to explain concepts to people
• Confident Individual that is able to proactively interpret what they have been asked and told and implement it.

Working Conditions

• Periodic exposure to temperatures noticeably below room temperature (between 5 to 10 °C).
• Periodic exposure to humid and warm environments during preoperational inspection activities.
• Regular exposure to food products and food allergens.
• Regular exposure to stress caused by complex and time sensitive deadlines.
• Approximately 75 % of the shift is spent on the production floor, either standing or walking
• Periodic exposure to freezer temperatures (-18°C)
• Regular exposure to machine noise (PPE provided by the company)

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include extended health, dental, pension plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, disability insurance, paramedical services, employee referral program, paid time off, and more!

For Additional Information About Our Company, Go To www.chg.com.

At C.H. Guenther, We Value Transparency In Compensation. By Providing The Salary Range For This Role, We Aim To Promote Fairness And Help Candidates Make Informed Choices About Their Career. The Salary Range For This Role Is :

12.00 - $24.00

This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, along with geographic location. C.H. Guenther & Son also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, Retirement Savings options, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Quality Assurance

Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Manufacturing

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