Quality Control Technician

EarthFresh; Burlington; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

EarthFresh in Canada is seeking a Quality Control Technician to maintain product quality by following our food safety program and government regulations. The role requires 1–2 years in QC/QA within produce, with GMP/HACCP knowledge and strong documentation skills.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, inspect products, photograph issues, manage records for CFIA, and ensure proper labeling and inventory checks. Overtime and weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years quality control/quality assurance experience within produce industry.
• GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations knowledge.
• Knowledge of document control practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills with problem solving and prioritization.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with inventory software.
• Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly and stand for long periods; overtime and 6 days a week

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.
• Quality checks for all non-conformances.
• Work with all departments to ensure QC levels are met and communicate product grades.
• Photograph incoming/outgoing product to capture inconsistencies.
• Periodic inventory control checks of product within the cooler.
• Ensure records are available to management, QC and CFIA.
• Ensure shipments are properly tagged with lot identification.
• Responsible for lot and pallet identification, markings and records.
• Perform C-PIQ inspections and monitoring procedures and review results.
• Infer cleanliness of all work areas and maintain safety compliance.

Skills

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Document control

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Inventory management software

Job description

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.