Quality Assurance Technician

Position Summary – Quality Assurance Technician
The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician supports the QA Manager in upholding the facility’s food safety and quality standards, including HACCP, prerequisite programs, and BRC compliance. This role is responsible for conducting inspections, monitoring and verifying tasks, maintaining documentation, training team members, and participating in internal audits and sampling activities. The position also includes pre-operational inspections, data entry, and involvement in various quality projects as assigned by the QA Manager.

Job Details

Location: 350 Belleville, Belleville
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
Shift: 2 days start at 3am & 3 days start at 6am
Workdays: Monday through Friday
Benefits eligibility
Pension Plan: eligibility after 12 months of employment
Compensation rate: $26 -$30 CAD/hr

Key Responsibilities

Conduct environmental swabbing (ACC, ATP, and Listeria)
Perform daily monitoring and verification to ensure HACCP system compliance
Observe and assess employee task completion for accuracy and compliance
Maintain and organize records of monitoring and verification activities
Provide associate training as needed (deviations, preventive actions, updates)
Approve products for shipment based on established QA protocols
Coordinate product sampling based on program and regulatory requirements
Sample ingredients, review Certificates of Analysis (CofAs), and authorize ingredients for use
Collect water and air samples for testing
Verify product labels for accuracy and compliance
Enter and manage testing data in electronic spreadsheets and systems
Coordinate product holds and releases as needed
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

Post-secondary diploma in Food Science, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, or a related scientific field. Equivalent experience in food manufacturing quality assurance may be considered.
1+ years of experience in a food manufacturing quality assurance role, preferably within the meat processing industry.
Solid understanding of HACCP principles and regulatory standards related to meat processing
Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and the ability to rapidly acquire and apply new knowledge.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); ability to generate reports and correspondence
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to work independently
Strong sense of teamwork, leadership and ability to work with any functional group of individuals including senior management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with associates and external partners
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Must have reliable transportation.

Working Conditions

Early start times required (prior to production startup); occasional evening or night shifts (once per month)
Cold working environment
Regular physical activity, including standing, walking, climbing, and occasional crouching or kneeling
Frequent use of computer screens and reading of technical documents
Fast-paced, performance-driven, and customer-focused work environment

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We thank all applicants for their interest to this opportunity; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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