QA Technician

Sardo Foods is family owned and operated in Canada with more than 50 years of experience in the food industry. We produce a variety of traditional and innovative product lines for both Retail and Food Service.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a **QA Technician** who will provide on-going support to the QA and Production teams with the objective of meeting all food safety requirements and following established food safety and quality procedures.

**Responsibilities**
- Complete line checks and guide employees to ensure compliance with Food Safety and Quality programs.
- Conduct monitoring and verification activities as outlined in the Food Safety programs (HACCP, Quality Program and SQF) and document in accordance with process control requirements.
- Perform CCP checks, allergen checks on processes as outlined in HACCP.
- Participate in employee training as required by the Food Safety (HACCP) and quality programs.
- Complete all required documentation as per HACCP, Food Safety and Quality program.
- Conduct ATP, Environmental Monitoring and microbial sampling. Report all non-conformances for corrective action to QA Manager and take appropriate actions to resolve.
- Assist QA Manager/SQF Practitioner in internal auditing procedures.
- Perform regular GMP reviews, pre-operational line change overs, post sanitation inspections and take appropriate actions for any non-conformances.
- Perform chemical and quality analysis of products/materials received and finished goods.
- Report any quality issues and food safety violations identified within the facility to QA Manager.
- Adhere to all GMPs, General Safety Guidelines and General Quality Control Guidelines.
- Other QA duties defined by the Quality Assurance Plan and Management.

**Qualifications**
- Diploma/Degree in Food Science or relevant science background.
- 1-2 years’ experience in food processing (HACCP and Food Safety)
- Knowledge of SQF, HACCP
- SQF and/or HACCP certification preferred
- Proficiency in MS Word & Excel.
- Able to effectively communicate in English (speaking and writing).
- Able to work in fast environment and multi-task
- Must have valid work permit

**Working Conditions**
- Exposure to a noisy environment, intense food odours and/or refrigeration temperatures
- Work involves standing for extended periods, bending, kneeling, lifting, walking
- Handling of food products including seafood and dairy

Sardo Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support a job applicant’s participation in any aspect of the recruitment process.

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

Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Food processing: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person