Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist/Plant Operator will be responsible for Western Harvest Bean's food safety and food quality programs. This person will also assist in a dry bean processing plant helping to receive, process, package or ship dry beans.

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversees company’s food safety and food quality program..
- Develops and implements inspection criteria and procedures for products throughout processing cycle. Manages inspections and testing, reviewing results for Safe Quality Food standards compliance.
- Works with management to improve product processing, using the tools of process improvement and statistical process control.
- Remains current on all regulatory changes and requirements.
- Oversees process for successful renewal of quality certifications; ensures programs and practices meet all required certification criteria..
- Works closely with management team and operations staff, addressing and resolving company quality issues and customer complaints.
- Manages all company food safety and food quality training programs and communications ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- In accordance with established procedures and acceptable standards, receives, stores, bags, and ships bean product. Loads trucks and train cars.
- May assist with shipping paperwork.
- Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area and plant.

**Education and Experience**: High School with a minimum 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience working in Agriculture or Food industries; HACCP Certification and experience working with SQF or HACCP standards helpful; valid driver’s license required.

**Critical Success Factors**:

- Is open and reacts positively/productively to change; willingly takes on new challenges
- Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to read, write and speak English.
- Good customer service skills
- Demonstrated skills in technical writing
- Troubleshooting / Problem Solving Skills
- Is a self-starter with high level of initiative; stays informed and ahead of regulatory / industry changes and trends
- Strong organizational skills
- Works effectively in a team environment

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person