Quality Inspector

Shah Trading Co. Ltd is a leader in the food industry with a 40 year history serving customers both in Canada and globally. With a deep understanding of food markets and food safety requirements we are committed to continued leadership, growth, and service to our customers.
The Quality Inspector is responsible for the daily auditing requirements for all inbound, outbound, and final inspections of all products and materials. At all times, ensure the adherence of all policies and procedures with respect to quality and report all non-compliances to the Quality Manager.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Conduct raw material and packaged goods quality inspections and audits, and isolate any product that does not meet standards.
- Perform sanitation verification and validation testing.
- Ensure non-conforming material is properly identified and reported in a timely manner.
- Conduct random pre-operational inspections to ensure sanitation compliance standards
- Identify issues of concern to QC Lead Hand or QC Supervisor
- Follow and practice GMPs and HACCP protocols. Ensure GMPs are maintained by production and warehouse workers.
- Adhere to all quality policies/procedures and regulatory compliance procedures
- Assist with laboratory testing as required:

- Testing of ingredients and finished product.
- Maintain and update all related records, ensure verification as required.
- Ensure that all inbound and outbound products consistently meet quality specifications and adhering to sampling and testing procedures.
- Ensure incoming ingredients and packaging materials meet internal requirements
- Comply with Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and the company’s internal Health & Safety Policy by following standards, rules, and procedures. Report potential hazards and unsafe work conditions.
- Other duties as assigned by QC Supervisor or QA Manager.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Good communication skills (both verbal and written) with effective investigational and technical writing skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
- Good understanding of food regulatory requirements in Canada and Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities simultaneously in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively and prioritize jobs in a very fast paced work environment.
- Ability to understand and follow a variety of guidelines and work procedures.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment to facilitate and resolve issues.
- Able to stand for long periods monitoring multiple areas.

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Dynamic, organized and able to proactively improve overall QA program.
- Have good interpersonal skills to motivate and train staff.
- Be able to multitask and work under pressure.
- Have good knowledge of computers - MS Office, Internet - ERP an asset.
- Have good knowledge of GMP, HACCP - GFSI (SQF) an asset.