Seasonal QA Technician

Worklane GmbH; Surrey; On-site; CAD 28,929 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care/Dental/Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

RRSP/GPP pension plan

Paid company holidays and vacation

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Refresco Beverages Canada, Inc. is hiring for a Quality-focused role in our manufacturing environment.

The position emphasizes adherence to GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards, with hands-on analysis of raw materials, finished products, and process parameters. Responsibilities include maintaining test records, ensuring product quality, and coordinating with multiple departments to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SQF – certification ideal.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety policies, GMPs and wear PPE in warehouse or production areas.
• Ensure products meet SAP specifications and analyze raw deliveries, syrup batches and treated water.
• Maintain accurate test records and complete reports in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with departments to improve quality, increase yields and remove out-of-spec products.
• Conduct flavor changes and validate parameters for productions.

Skills

Excel

Word

SAP

PowerPoint

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

3+ years in quality in manufacturing

GMP/HACCP/SQF knowledge

Tools

SAP

Job description

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global,Nationaland Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continuallyimproveandit’swhat keeps us at the top of our game.We are solutions-based.We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, butit’sourpeople’stoo:Refresco is at thecutting edgeof a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries ofwhat’sbest.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table?

Key Accountabilities:

The following are essential duties and responsibilities for this position:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas.
• Responsible for ensuring Food Safety and Food Quality policies and procedures are adhered to including but not limited by SQF Code, CFIA, HACCP, GFCO, Kosher, Refresco Quality, and any customer quality requirements.
• Ensure all products being run conform to the product specifications as outlined in SAP system, and conduct analysis on raw deliveries, syrup batches and treated water.
• Maintain accurate, legible records of all tests and retests performed. Complete all other required reports (work orders, action reports, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, increase yields and eliminate out of specification or damaged product.
• Startup lines in an accurate and timely manner through pre-confirming flavor to be run, carbo-trol/flow mix settings and product parameters.
• Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw and intermediate processing materials including packaging materials and determine status of materials as acceptable or unacceptable.
• Complete flavor changes in an accurate and timely manner through pre-confirming flavor to be run, carbo-trol/flow mix settings and product parameters.
• Evaluate finished products against current standards by performing audits to monitor all aspects of finished product and packaging integrity.
• Check process control parameters to assure proper equipment application and operation is being maintained by performing secure seal, closure torque and seaming checks.
• Ensure accurate test results by maintaining proper operation, cleanliness and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times.
• Utilize free time by assisting other technicians or production personnel, filing, preparing reagents, photocopying audit sheets, checking held products, emptying reference samples, reading micro plates, checking inventory supplies and overseeing repacks.
• Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by Lead Hand or Management.
• When more than one shift is operating, communicate with the technician coming on shift of any issues which may affect product or scheduling as well as cleaning all equipment and benches used for your line. Mop the floor if not already completed. Wait for your replacement before leaving the laboratory. If your replacement is late, inform lead hand on shift or contact the QA Manager.
• must be able to work a rotating shift schedule (AM and PM shifts)

Skills/Qualifications:

• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Food Science, Quality or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment, preferably food/beverage industry
• Knowledge of quality systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF) – certification ideal

Working Conditions:

• Physical-Continuously standing or walking.
• Visual/Sensory-This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment- Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Mental Stress- There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.

Competencies: TBD

Seasonal Rate: $25.00/hr

A Career with Refresco

Refresco Beverages Canada, Inc. offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits if you become a permanent/full-time employee, which include:

• Extended Health Care/Dental/Vision
• Disability
• Basic Life Insurance / Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Group Retirement: RRSP,DPSP orPension Plan
• Paid Company holidays (11 to 12 days), plus vacation, and paid time off
• Well-being benefits
• Safety Equipment allowances
• Years of Service Awards
• Discount programs / Group Perks

Join Refresco TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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