Quality Assurance Technician - Night Shift

Give and Go Prepared Foods; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in baked goods is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the night shift. This role is crucial in maintaining product quality and safety standards, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team of technicians. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to resolve complex issues. Join a dynamic team that values respect, communication, and accountability, and be part of a company dedicated to quality and continuous improvement in food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of QA experience in food manufacturing is essential.
• Proven organizational and leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality through regular checks and compliance audits.
• Lead food safety and quality systems within the facility.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent Work

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Diploma in Microbiology

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician - Night Shift

Woodbridge, Vaughan, ON, Canada Req #369

Monday, February 10, 2025

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 team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team.

Night Shift: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

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. They 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 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.
• Perform 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 Bachelor’s 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.

Give & Go Prepared Foods (USA) Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, domestic partnership, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, marital status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, genetic information, reproductive decision making, salary history, arrest or conviction record or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances.