Quality Assurance Technician

J.D. Irving, Limited; Wheatley; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Wheatley, Ontario seeks a QA Technician responsible for managing quality assurance in food production. The ideal candidate has experience in microbiological testing and food safety programs, strong analytical skills, and the capacity to work independently. This role involves conducting inspections, performing tests, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years work experience in a food processing facility.
• Strong skills in data analysis using Excel spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate raw procurement and delivery.
• Perform testing and quality grading of food samples.
• Conduct routine sanitation inspections at production plant.
• Document and communicate test results to management.

Skills

Standard microbiological plating methods

Wastewater Analysis

Food Safety Programs (HACCP, SQF)

Strong written and communication skills

Data analysis (Excel)

Education

Laboratory Technician

Environmental Technician

Tools

ERP systems (JD Edwards, SAP)

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.

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