Quality Assurance Technician

Richardson International; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food processing seeks a Quality Assurance Technician in Yorkton, SK. The ideal candidate will conduct chemical analyses, ensure product compliance, and maintain food safety standards. With competitive compensation and opportunities for growth, this role is perfect for those experienced in the food manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Flexible benefits plan

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in food manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with GMP and HACCP.
• Must be willing to work shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full chemical analysis on oil processing.
• Verify raw materials meet food safety quality requirements.
• Conduct inspections and testing analysis on products.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Verbal communication skills

Written documentation skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Food Science, Microbiology or Chemistry

Job description

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At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 3,500 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.

Richardson Oilseed is one of Canada’s oldest and largest fully-integrated oilseed processing and packaging operations with three facilities across Canada. In addition to producing bulk canola oil and meal, our food products division produces a wide variety of canola-based margarines, oils, and shortenings for the industrial, retail and foodservice markets.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Technician at our Yorkton, SK location.

Responsibilities:

• Full chemical analysis on all stages of oil processing from seed to refined, bleached and deodorized oils
• Ensure products are being made according to documented internal Richardson and customer requirements
• Providing release approval to pre-load and load oil products
• Provide analysis for non-conforming products and feedback to production on required analysis
• Verify incoming raw materials meet food safety quality requirements
• Conduct retained sample collection and ensure samples are controlled for the required period of time
• Recognize actual / potential food safety and quality issues
• Conduct inspection and testing analysis on incoming raw materials, additional in-process and finished product
• Formulation of additives blends
• Carrying out Food Safety Audits
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Food Science, Microbiology or Chemistry – an asset
• 3 – 5 years previous experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Familiar with GMP and HACCP
• Excellent computer, written, documentation and verbal communication skills
• Must be willing to work shifts and overtime
  
  
  

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by June 23, 2025.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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