Quality Assurance Technician

4 weeks ago

Burlington, Canada Thistle Full time
Quality Assurance Technician (Burlington)

Founded in 2013, Thistle is a leading tech-enabled food and nutrition company that delivers ready-to-eat meals right to your doorstep. We empower our customers to get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. Thistle began as a single pop-up location in San Francisco, going from selling cold-pressed juices to delivering nearly 15 million delicious, healthy, plant-forward meals, organic cold-pressed juices, and snacks.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Assurance Technicians perform standardized quality control checks to ensure they meet the required legal and company standards for safety and quality. This role is required to maintain calibrations, monitor equipment, check product integrity, and identify areas for quality control improvement. 

This is a unique opportunity to be part of the earlier team at Thistle’s brand new East Coast facility, located in Burlington, NJ, responsible for launching and growing Thistle East operations to bring delicious, plant-forward, and planet-friendly meals to customers on the East Coast. 

This position is 100% onsite at our Burlington facility.

What you'll do
  • Follow and implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  • Work closely with production line QCs to assure complete and accurate record keeping.
  • Support production QCs in day-to-day quality checks and in adherence to preventive controls.
  • Train production teams on food safety and quality control procedures.
  • Conduct pre-operational line inspections and residual swabs.
  • Conduct in house testing- pH, weight checks, temperature checks, label verifications, microbial testing, ATP, allergen testing, and organoleptic evaluations.
  • Calibrate critical equipment- thermometers, pH meters, scales etc.
  • Monitor sanitation chemical concentration.
  • Evaluate line samples at predetermined intervals and/or random line checks. 
  • Ensure employee practices, goods, and products comply with company standards as well as Federal and State law.
  • Check that the assembly and production lines adhere to standards and procedures and comply with legal requirements.
  • Identify possible areas for improvement in quality control processes.
What you'll bring
  • AA degree (Bachelor's preferred) in quality management or a related field
  • 2-3 years of experience as an Inspector or Quality Technician
  • Valid Food Handlers Certification for state working in 
  • Desire to grow into leadership positions and develop leadership skills
  • Strong communication skills that put people first and the ability to balance empathy and direct feedback to both support and advocate for the team and also maintain consistent standards of performance
  • Ability to form effective working relationships with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to adhere to company SOPs and implement new initiatives as needed
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills
  • Solid understanding of HACCP requirements and food safety standards
  • Experience with writing and enforcing standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Advanced organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Experience drafting reports and collating data
  • Documentation and reporting skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Good communication skills, convey clear and concise instructions
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with minimal supervision
  • Willingness to work in noisy and/or cold environments
  • Comfortable standing or walking for long periods
  • Up-to-date knowledge of federal and industry standards and best practices
  • Advance computer and math skills to calibrate and measure specifications
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential values at Thistle. We know we do our best and most impactful work when we feel we are represented and belong. We're proud to actively recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Junior Quality Assurance Technician

    2 months ago

    Burlington, Canada Nutem Custom Manufacturing Full time

    At NUTEM, we strive to make sure that all our customers, big and small, can have a product produced that is of the highest quality and meets their everyday need. NUTEM is a best-in-class manufacturer of home care and personal care products. we constantly strive to not only offer the best manufacturing solution, but also, to ensure we reduce our impact on the...

  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control Technician

    2 months ago

    Burlington, Canada Walker Industries Full time

    **About Walker** Walker Industries, a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operates from its base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We employ more than 1,200 people in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions...

  • Night Shift

    2 months ago

    Burlington, Canada Nutem Custom Manufacturing Full time

    At NUTEM, we strive to make sure that all our customers, big and small, can have a product produced that is of the highest quality and meets their everyday need. NUTEM is a best-in-class manufacturer of home care and personal care products. we constantly strive to not only offer the best manufacturing solution, but also, to ensure we reduce our impact on the...

  • Quality Assurance Technician

    2 days ago

    Burlington, Canada Sofina Foods Inc Full time

    **Position Summary**: Reporting to the Senior Manager, Quality Assurance, this position is responsible for performing various functions within the QA Department including auditing, writing procedures, monitoring, verification, validation of the HACCP System and BRC system, data entry and design of forms and interfaces. **Key Accountabilities**: -...

  • Quality Assurance Technician

    1 month ago

    Burlington, Canada Thistle Full time

    Quality Assurance Technician (Burlington) Founded in 2013, Thistle is a leading tech-enabled food and nutrition company that delivers ready-to-eat meals right to your doorstep. We empower our customers to get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. Thistle began as a single pop-up location in San Francisco, going from selling...

  • Quality Assurance Technician

    1 month ago

    Burlington, Canada Thistle Full time

    Quality Assurance Technician (Burlington) Founded in 2013, Thistle is a leading tech-enabled food and nutrition company that delivers ready-to-eat meals right to your doorstep. We empower our customers to get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. Thistle began as a single pop-up location in San Francisco, going from selling...

  • Quality Assurance Technician

    1 month ago

    Burlington, Canada Thistle Full time

    Quality Assurance Technician (Burlington) Founded in 2013, Thistle is a leading tech-enabled food and nutrition company that delivers ready-to-eat meals right to your doorstep. We empower our customers to get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. Thistle began as a single pop-up location in San Francisco, going from selling...

  • Junior Quality Assurance Technician

    2 days ago

    Burlington, Canada Nutem Custom Manufacturing Full time

    At NUTEM, we strive to make sure that all our customers, big and small, can have a product produced that is of the highest quality and meets their everyday need. NUTEM is a best-in-class manufacturer of home care and personal care products. we constantly strive to not only offer the best manufacturing solution, but also, to ensure we reduce our impact on the...

  • Quality Assurance Technician

    1 month ago

    Burlington, ON, Canada Thistle Full time

    Quality Assurance Technician (Burlington) Founded in 2013, Thistle is a leading tech-enabled food and nutrition company that delivers ready-to-eat meals right to your doorstep. We empower our customers to get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. Thistle began as a single pop-up location in San Francisco, going from selling...

  • Manager of Quality Assurance

    23 hours ago

    Burlington, Canada Walker Industries Full time

    We are looking for a **Manager of Quality Assurance & Quality Control **at our **Walker Emulsions Division Production Facility - Burlington, ON **location. **MANAGER OF QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALITY CONTROL** Reporting directly to the Manager of Innovation and Research & Development, you will oversee, manage, and direct the quality assurance and quality...

  • Manager of Quality Assurance

    1 week ago

    Burlington, Canada Walker Industries Full time

    **About Walker** Walker Industries, a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operates from its base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We employ more than 1,200 people in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions...

  • Quality Technician

    2 days ago

    Burlington, Canada Alberici Constructors, LTD Canada Full time

    Alberici Constructors, Ltd. is part of Alberici Corporation, a $2.6-billion North American construction firm recently ranked 31st largest General Contractor in Engineering News Record. Alberici is searching for a** Quality Technician** who will provide quality assurance, quality control guidance and technical support to **Ontario** projects in a variety of...

  • Manager of Quality Assurance

    2 months ago

    Burlington, Canada Walker Industries Full time

    Job Description We are looking for a Manager of Quality Assurance & Quality Control at our Walker Emulsions Division Production Facility - Burlington, ON location. MANAGER OF QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALITY CONTROL Reporting directly to the Manager of Innovation and Research & Development, you will oversee, manage, and direct the quality assurance and quality...

  • Quality Technician GTA

    3 days ago

    Burlington, Canada Alberici Corporation Full time

    DescriptionAlberici is a diversified construction company that partners with leading organizations to build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities.Since our founding in 1918, Alberici has built some of North America’s most challenging projects. Along the way, we’ve earned a reputation for executing with quality, safety and...

  • Quality Technician GTA

    3 days ago

    Burlington, Canada Alberici Corporation Full time

    DescriptionAlberici is a diversified construction company that partners with leading organizations to build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities.Since our founding in 1918, Alberici has built some of North America’s most challenging projects. Along the way, we’ve earned a reputation for executing with quality, safety and...

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    1 week ago

    Burlington, Canada LIV Communities Full time

    LIV Communities is a home building and land development company operating out of a head office in Burlington. LIV Communities is a company that has a reputation for excellence, quality, and service. It is staffed by highly qualified people who are hard-working, team-oriented, and focused on getting the results needed to make LIV Communities successful. The...

  • Quality Control Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Burlington, Canada EarthFresh Full time

    **OBJECTIVE** Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, the role of the Quality Control Technician exists to maintain the integrity of EarthFresh’s own internal and external customer product quality specifications by following our established food safety program and required government regulations. **QUALIFICATIONS** Education/Certifications: - High...

  • Construction Quality Technician

    1 month ago

    Burlington, Canada 3 Step Recruitment Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Quality TechnicianSalary: $100,000 per yearJob Type: Full-timeSummary:We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Quality Technician to join our team. The Quality Technician will be responsible for providing quality assurance, quality control guidance, and technical support. This role will involve administering site-specific requirements...

  • Construction Quality Technician

    1 month ago

    Burlington, Canada 3 Step Recruitment Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Quality TechnicianSalary: $100,000 per yearJob Type: Full-timeSummary:We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Quality Technician to join our team. The Quality Technician will be responsible for providing quality assurance, quality control guidance, and technical support. This role will involve administering site-specific requirements...

  • Construction Quality Technician

    1 month ago

    Burlington, Canada 3 Step Recruitment Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Quality TechnicianSalary: $100,000 per yearJob Type: Full-timeSummary:We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Quality Technician to join our team. The Quality Technician will be responsible for providing quality assurance, quality control guidance, and technical support. This role will involve administering site-specific requirements...