Quality Control Technician (Night Shift)

Sunrise Farms; Surrey; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Farms in Surrey, BC, is seeking a QA/QC Technician to perform pre-operational inspections, HACCP adherence, and QC duties across our poultry facilities.

The role requires a Food Science degree, at least 1 year in meat-related operations, CFIA SFCR and GFSI knowledge, strong attention to detail, and MS Office proficiency; night shifts and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Food Science or related field.
• Minimum one year of related experience in meat industry.
• Knowledge of CFIA SFCR and GFSI (BRC) requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to lift up to 25 kg and work night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational inspections of equipment.
• Conduct line checks for product specifications.
• Monitor line settings and document control data.
• Ensure food safety and HACCP compliance.
• Audit and report QC process compliance.
• Carry out critical control point checks and allergen reviews.
• Troubleshoot lines and provide corrective actions.
• Inspect raw materials and finished products for deficiencies.
• Complete QC documents and review production records.
• Maintain GMP compliance.
• Collect samples for analysis and conduct sensory testing.
• Perform additional QA tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

Food Science degree/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry.

From our hatcheries to our "ready to eat" state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.

Responsibilities:

• Perform pre-operational inspection on operating equipment when required before handing off for start-up
• Perform all line checks to ensure compliance with product specifications
• Monitor all line settings and document in accordance with process control requirements
• Adhere to food safety and HACCP Principles
• Audit, assess and report compliance level for documented process control standards
• Perform critical control point checks, pre shipment reviews, allergen checks on process as outlined in the HACCP requirements and other QC duties defined within the Quality Control Plan
• Trouble shoot processing lines and provide solutions to operations that target manufacturing and food safety requirements
• Evaluate held product, suggest disposition and inform appropriate Quality Assurance personnel as required
• Inspect raw material products and outgoing product and report any deficiencies and off-specification product to Quality Assurance Manager
• Perform various inspections (ie. daily operational inspection, room temperature monitoring, metal detection verification, building inspection, locker inspection)
• Complete QC-related documents with accuracy and error-free
• Review and verify production records for completion and accuracy
• Ongoing GMP compliance monitoring
• Responsible for sample (swabs, raw materials, products) collection
• Responsible for sensory evaluation and in-house laboratory organoleptic and microbial product testing
• Other tasks assigned by QA Manager or designate

Requirements:

• University/Bachelor/Diploma of Food Science & chemical or Equivalent
• Minimum one year of related experience, preferably in the meat industry
• Basic knowledge of CFIA SFCR, GFSI (BRC) requirements
• Attention to detail with good time management skill
• Able to work individual with minimal supervision and as a team player with "can-do" attitude
• Good communication skill (verbal and writing)
• Good analytical skill and be able to take appropriate immediate actions to ensure food safety is not compromised
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Able to lift up to 25kg when required
• Flexible to work night shifts and overtime

$53,000 - $56,000 a year

At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.