Quality Control Technician

Daiya Foods Inc; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Daiya Foods invites applications for a Quality Control Technician to uphold food safety and quality standards. This role includes monitoring, sampling, and testing to ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess relevant educational background and skills in QC, ensuring product excellence in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Extended health benefits

Flexible spending account

On-site fitness studio

Fun and creative environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in QA or QC within a food manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Ability to perform microbiological testing accurately.
• Solid working knowledge of HACCP and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality of raw materials and finished products through testing and checks.
• Evaluate plant sanitation and perform pre-operational inspections.
• Conduct HACCP-related monitoring and routine quality assurance checks.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Attention to Detail

Emotional Intelligence

Growth Mindset

Service Excellence

Collaboration

Driving Results

Education

College diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Job description

Welcome to Daiya Foods, where we are the creators of a revolutionary cheese alternative that tastes, shreds, melts and stretches like traditional cheese. Today, as plant-based food grows in popularity, that spirit of innovation continues to inspire our team. Our diverse portfolio of great tasting foods invites everyone to the table.

Our dedication to minimizing environmental impact extends across our operations. We operate in a manufacturing facility and office that is LEED certified, embodying our commitment to sustainability through the leadership in energy and environmental design principles.

Join our team of food-loving Daiyans, where our shared passion, vision, and ability to bring smiles to each other's faces fuel our journey of plant-based exploration.

Your Future Job

The Quality Control (QC) Technician is responsible for upholding Daiya’s food safety and quality standards throughout all stages of the manufacturing process. This role involves routine monitoring, sampling, and testing of products and production environments to ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. The QC Technician plays a key role in identifying and addressing quality issues in a timely manner to support consistent product excellence and operational efficiency.

SHIFT TIME: 09:00AM – 05:30PM (Monday to Friday) with occasional overtime

What You Will Do

• Monitor the quality of incoming raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished products through physical, chemical, organoleptic analyses and on-site quality checks.
• Evaluate plant sanitation by conducting pre-operational inspections, changeover assessments, and environmental sampling.
• Perform label verification on finished products, WIP, and premixes to ensure compliance with packaging and regulatory standards.
• Conduct HACCP-related monitoring and routine quality assurance checks to support food safety protocols.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable testing.
• Collect samples and perform chemical concentration tests to monitor compliance with formulation specifications.
• Complete various quality control administrative tasks as assigned, including data entry and recordkeeping.
• Promote and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) on the production floor and ensure adherence to workplace safety protocols.
• Support cross-functional quality initiatives and perform other duties as assigned by the Quality team or management.

Your Background

• College diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related discipline from a recognized institution. A combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered.
• Previous experience in Quality Assurance (QA) or Quality Control (QC) within a food manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Ability to perform microbiological testing and evaluations accurately and reliably.
• Solid working knowledge of HACCP, prerequisite programs, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

What You Bring

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
• Highly organized, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
• Emotional Intelligence – You possess the ability to manage emotions, as well as seek to understand the emotions of others around you.
• Growth Mindset – You find opportunities and possibilities when challenged, embrace continuous learning, and constantly strive to grow and improve.
• Effective Communication – You effectively listen, assess, and adjust your communication to align your intention and impact.
• Collaboration – You work with and through others to create great results for Daiya.
• Driving Results – You take the initiative to find solutions, deliver results, maintain focus, and drive accountability.
• Service Excellence – You understand and serve the needs of others (Daiyans, consumers, and our communities)

Hourly Rate: $24.00 / per hour

• Competitive compensation
• Extended health benefits
• Flexible spending account
• Fun and creative environment
• On-site fitness studio
• Inspiring and innovative work
• Smart and passionate teams
• Making people and the planet a healthier place

At Daiya Foods, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment, one in which employees can bring their whole selves to work everyday. We welcome and celebrate differences because we believe a multitude of perspectives fosters innovation and will help us achieve our vision.

Daiya Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, religion, marital or family status, age and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. We endeavor to recruit, develop, and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company. We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well!

Daiya Foods humbly acknowledges that the land on which we work, live, and play is the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish, and Musqueam Nations. This connection to the land is not only a source of inspiration but also a guiding force in our journey towards greater environmental stewardship and community engagement.

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