Quality Assurance Technician (Contract)

Give and Go Prepared Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading North American manufacturer of baked goods as a QA Technician. In this role, you will oversee product quality and safety, ensuring compliance with standards while collaborating within a dynamic team. The company values growth and development opportunities, making it an ideal workplace for professionals seeking to advance their careers.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years quality assurance experience in food manufacturing is required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, delegate, and follow-up.
• High personal energy level and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in food safety and quality systems.
• Analyze and maintain the quality of all products.
• Perform audits to assure compliance with GMP standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in food science

Diploma in Microbiology

Job description

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp.is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic and team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite brand, including two bite-brownies, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe, Mason St. Bakehouse, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co

It’s an exciting time to part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!

Job Overview:

QA Technician is responsible for the quality of the product and packaging that is sold to consumers. The successful candidate will focus on quality of the production process, maintenance of standard processes to prevent adulteration or contamination of product, testing of product attributes and packaging integrity, regulatory compliance, and facility sanitation. The will also provide direction to hourly and salaried lab technicians and sanitation workers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in the areas of food safety and quality systems
• Ability to provide leadership to the to the plant on all product safety programs and issues
• Accountable for product quality by conducting regular checks as per procedure and educating production personnel on product quality standards (if needed).
• Accountable for ingredient and packaging meeting specifications prior to use in production
• Responsible for food safety within the facility
• Responsible to follow Give and Go’s quality and food safety standards
• Analyze and maintain the quality of all products, as per set procedures
• Performs audits to assure compliance to GMP and company standards
• Responsible for ensuring the highest level in product and package quality while operating within product usage and budgetary guidelines
• Work as a role model for safety in the workplace
• Responsible for recommending changes in manufacturing practices and or production flow to ensure product safety
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Recipe for Success:

• Associate’s or Bachelors degree or Diploma in food science, Microbiology or related discipline
• 1-3 years quality assurance experience in food manufacturing is a must
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, delegate and follow-up
• Demonstrated ability to identify potential issues and resolve complex problems
• High personal energy level/resilient in nature
• High degree of emotional maturity and integrity
• Superior leadership skills along with strong written and verbal communication skills

Skills Required:

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work independently for majority of the day
• Fast paced environment
• Must have reliable transportation to travel within Give & Go plant locations

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail], citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.