FSQA Technician (12 Months Contract)

HelloFresh; Abbotsford (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums for afternoons/overnigh

Employee discounts (HelloFresh)

Health benefits

Job summary

HelloFresh Canada is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician at our Abbotsford distribution center. You will monitor, sample, inspect and train staff to uphold our FSQA standards, working with production and receiving teams to ensure food safety and quality throughout the process.

The role includes environmental monitoring, sanitation checks, and coordination with cross-functional teams, with a focus on HACCP, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Biological, Chemical or Food Sciences or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a food safety or quality assurance role in a regulated industry.
• Understanding of HACCP principles, the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations and GFSI schemes.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, varying shifts and holiday work.
• Willing and able to work in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C).
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and video conferencing tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain GMP records, temp logs and other reports.
• Perform inspections of intake, WIP and finished production.
• Conduct sanitation monitoring of the production environment and equipment.
• Deliver FSQA training to new and existing associates.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring and equipment calibration verification.
• Flag product non-conformances and create escalation tickets.
• Collaborate with Quality & Technical teams on shelf-life studies.
• Communicate clearly with Operations, Procurement and Logistics teams.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Deadline driven

Fast-paced environment

Education

Post-secondary in Biological, Chemical or Food Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Video conferencing

Job description

Location: 3331 Mount Lehman Rd, Abbotsford, V2T 5M1 Shift: Rotational schedule based on a 6 week schedule. Morning, midday, and evening shifts including weekends & holidays (hours and days will vary as per business needs).

About the Role

As a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician, you will act as the first checkpoint in the effective food safety and quality assurance system. Reporting to the site FSQA Manager, you will work closely with the Production and Receiving teams to uphold our FSQA standards at the distribution center. This will involve quantitative measurements, environmental and product sampling, inspection of incoming raw materials and observation of the production process.

What you will be doing:

• Complete monitoring activities and maintain accurate reports and records (ex. GMP records, temp logs);
• Be involved in quality control activities, such as intake, WIP and finished production inspections;
• Perform pre and post-operation and sanitation monitoring of the food processing environment and equipment;
• Deliver FSQA training to new and existing associates;
• Conduct environmental monitoring and equipment calibration verification, (Environmental sampling & ATP swabbing)
• Create tickets when escalations are required for product non-conformances;
• Work with the Quality & Technical team to conduct sensory and microbiological shelf life studies;
• Maintain clear and concise communication with the Operations, Procurement and Logistics teams;
• Uphold HelloFresh’s protocol for achieving the highest level of food safety and quality assurance.
• Work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations.
• Use personal protective and safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer and report workplace hazards and dangers to the supervisor or employer.
• Other duties as assigned

At a minimum, you have:

• Post-secondary education in Biological, Chemical or Food Sciences or equivalent experience;
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a food safety or quality assurance role in the food, cosmetic or other regulated industry;
• Understanding of HACCP principles, the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations and GFSI schemes;
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, varying shifts and holiday work, as required
• Willing and able to work in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C)
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets) and video conferencing (Hangouts, Google Meet)
• Team player who is comfortable collaborating with other departments but also working independently;
• Comfortable working in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive salary and health benefits
• Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
• High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada
• Opportunity to learn and grow
• Work with a hard-working and supportive team

Working Conditions:

It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.

HelloFresh Canada uses AI-integrated technology to help us process and evaluate applications more efficiently. This includes tools that screen and assess candidate qualifications based on the requirements for this role. While these tools assist our workflow, all final selection decisions are made by our hiring team.

This is a posting for an existing vacancy. We are actively seeking to fill this position.

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