Quality Control Technician

EarthFresh; Burlington; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

EarthFresh in Burlington, Ontario is seeking a Quality Control Technician to uphold product quality according to our food safety program and regulatory requirements. You will review incoming/outgoing product against customer specs and support all departments to maintain quality levels.

The role requires GMP/HACCP knowledge, strong documentation, and the ability to lift 50 lbs and work overtime including afternoons and Sundays as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years quality control/quality assurance experience within produce industry.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety and health and safety laws and regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office and inventory management software.

Responsibilities

• Review and inspect all quality standards of incoming/outgoing product according to customer specifications.
• Maintain stringent levels of quality control per product grade and lifespan.
• Conduct quality checks for all non-compliances.
• Coordinate with all departments to ensure QC levels are met and communicate product grades.
• Photograph incoming/outgoing product to document inconsistencies.
• Perform periodic inventory checks of product in the cooler.
• Ensure all records are available to management, QC and CFIA.
• Label shipments with correct lot identification and markings.
• Maintain accurate lot and pallet records and identifications.
• Carry out C-PIQ inspections and monitor procedures and review results.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S laws, GMPs and EarthFresh policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Document control

MS Office proficiency

Inventory software

Physical stamina (50lbs)

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Forklift license (asset)

Tools

MS Office

Inventory management software

Job description

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 12pm-8:30pm and Sundays 7:00-3:30pm (must be flexibility to work overtime).

OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Quality Control, the role of the Quality Control Technician exists to maintain the integrity of EarthFresh’s own internal and external customer product quality specifications by following our established food safety program and required government regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma
• Current license for Forklift considered an asset

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 1-2 years quality control/quality assurance experience within produce industry
• Strong working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Food Safety and Health and Safety laws and regulations
• Knowledge of document control practices
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Organizational skills, problem solving and ability to prioritize
• Proficient in MS Office and experience with inventory management software
• Ability to lift 50lbs repetitively and stand on feet for majority of the working day
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime, various shifts (including afternoons) and 6 days a week a must

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Review and inspect all quality standards of incoming/outgoing product according to customer specifications.
2. Maintain stringent levels of quality control as per grade of product and lifespan.
3. Quality checks for all non-compliances.
4. Work closely with all departments at EarthFresh to ensure that Quality Control levels are being met throughout the organization and communicate product grades.
5. Photograph incoming/outgoing product to capture inconsistencies.
6. Periodic inventory control checks of product within the cooler.
7. Assures that all records are available to management, quality control and CFIA.
8. Assures all shipments are properly identified and labelled (bags & markings/lot identification).
9. Responsible for each lot and pallet identification, proper marking and records.
10. Performs C-PIQ inspections and monitoring procedures and reviews results.
11. Maintains cleanliness of all work areas.
12. Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety laws and regulations, GMPs and EarthFresh policies and procedures.