Senior Quality Assurance Technician - Night Shift

Kawartha Dairy Ltd; Bobcaygeon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy producer is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Technician for night shifts in Bobcaygeon, Ontario. The role includes conducting tests on food and drinks, monitoring production quality, and supporting HACCP compliance. Candidates should have a degree in science or relevant diploma and a minimum of 2 years of lab experience in the food industry. Competitive salary and benefits are offered including free ice cream on site.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation allowance

Annual performance bonus

Company paid health, vision & dental benefits

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP/DPSP matching

Uniforms Provided

Opportunities for training & advancement

Discount on products sold in retail stores

Free daily dairy beverages

Active social committee

Free ice cream

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years lab experience in the food and beverage industry and with GMP and HACCP Programs.
• Must be capable of working evening and weekends as applicable.
• Effective communication and teamwork with on-site groups.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized tests on food and beverages to ensure compliance to standards.
• Monitor quality considerations for fluid and ice cream production processes.
• Assist with the facility’s HACCP Program to meet food safety standards.

Skills

Knowledge of quality assurance audits

Knowledge of quality improvement testing

Lab experience in the food and beverage industry

Education

University Degree in Science (Food Science Preferred) or Diploma, Food and Pharmaceutical Technology

Job description

Senior Quality Assurance Technician - Night Shift

Location: Bobcaygeon, Ontario | Department: Quality | Employment Type: Full-Time | Minimum Experience: Experienced

What You’ll Love About Us

• Competitive salary
• Relocation allowance
• Annual performance bonus
• Company paid health, vision & dental benefits
• Sick pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP/DPSP matching
• Uniforms Provided
• Opportunities for training & advancement
• 100% Canadian-family owned company with a culture of super-friendly staff and above-and-beyond customer service
• Perks, Perks, Perks! Discount on products sold in our retail stores, free daily dairy beverages (we do make awesome milk) provided in all our company fridges and an active social committee. And the best thing about working at Kawartha Dairy – you get FREE ICE CREAM!!!

What You’ll Do

Conduct standardized tests on food and beverages to ensure compliance to standards. Factors considered are microbiological, physical, and chemical composition. Products included in testing are fluid milk and creams, soft serve ice cream mix, yoghurt mix, frozen desserts, and incoming ingredients.

Evaluate retained product samples on organoleptic properties to verify shelf life. Taste or smell food or beverages to ensure flavor meets specifications and specific characteristics on select samples. Microbiological testing as required.

Provide ongoing monitoring of production processes. Monitor quality considerations for processes involved in both fluid production and ice cream production. Liaise regularly and maintain working relationships with various on-site groups (e.g., production personnel). Assist the QA Supervisor/Manager with supporting the facility’s HACCP Program to meet corporate food safety strategy and quality standards. Provide recommendations to improve the facility’s quality system based on analysis of data relative to food safety and quality performance. Promote a quality culture among all personnel. Provide HACCP, GMP and other training as per company quality manual to all personnel.

Interpret test results and document or record information. Enter, transcribe, record, store or maintain information in hard copy or electronic means. Record and compile test results and prepare graphs, charts, and reports. Assist Quality Supervisor/Manager with developing the company’s quality assurance procedures and writing SOPs.

Environmental Monitoring. Microbiological testing. Walk-through inspections.

What You Need To Get The Job Done

• Must be able to work Monday to Friday 10:00pm - 6:00am.
• University Degree in Science (Food Science Preferred) or Diploma, Food and Pharmaceutical Technology or related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years lab experience in the food and beverage industry and with GMP and HACCP Programs.
• Knowledge of quality assurance audits.
• Knowledge of quality improvement testing.
• Must be capable of working evening and weekends in response to production times and business needs as applicable.

We thank all candidates for their interest in Kawartha Dairy Limited, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.