Quality Assurance Technician

3 weeks ago


Mississauga, Canada Sofina Foods Inc Full time

Why work for Sofina Foods Inc?
- Competitive salary $48,000+ (based on experience)
- Overtime opportunities
- Matched pension contributions
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Opportunity to grow within the organization

**Language of Work**:
English

**Job Title**:
Quality Assurance Technician

**Shift Timing**:
Afternoon Shift - 2pm-1130pm, Mon to Fri (must be flexible)

**Work Location**:
Sofina Foods Inc. (3340 Orlando Dr., Mississauga, ON L4V 1C7)

**Job Types**:
Full-time, Permanent | 40hrs/week+

**General Description of Role**:
Responsible for the administration of Quality Assurance functions as they relate to raw material and finished product testing to achieve customer product specifications inclusive of routine microbiological testing and results analysis and general administrative duties.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Inspection/collection of incoming raw materials, dry ingredients and finished product for microbiological, chemistry tests and other tests, sending samples to internal or external accredited laboratory.
- Inspection/audit of incoming raw materials, dry ingredients and packaging by conducting weight / count measurements and organoleptic analysis for conformance as per Food Safety and Quality Manual.
- Monitor SOP’s (Standard Operating procedures), personal hygiene, product handling (raw materials, in process or finished) for temperatures, weights, shapes, injection, cook up and other product specifications.
- Document results of Raw material, Dry ingredients and other product evaluations. Report abnormalities and out of specification conditions to immediate QA Manager/Plant Supervisor.
- Observe and coach plant employees to comply with GMPs.
- Document and report all Non-Conformances including corrective actions and Incident Reports for tracking food safety and quality issues in a timely manner.
- Collect, update and maintain Raw materials, Dry ingredients and other product specification databased and distribute accordingly.
- Update and maintain the Visual Quality Standards database for raw materials.
- Verify COAs (Certificate of Analysis) for all incoming Raw materials, Dry Ingredients and other products.
- Perform monitoring and verification of various tasks based on HACCP program and Food Safety and Quality Manual
- Verify production and HACCP reports for accuracy and follow up with production department when needed.
- Calibrate the necessary equipment based on the procedures.
- Verify the pre-op inspections and sanitation process as per HACCP program.
- Assist other departments with allergen information for the products as needed.
- Responsible for holding the non-conforming product. Assists with investigation of processing deviations.
- Investigate the customer complaints as required and provide this information to QA Manager.
- Train staff in GMPs/CCPs/SOPs as required
- Maintain the lab, work areas and equipment clean at all times.
- The duties and responsibilities outlined above are representative but not all inclusive.

**Qualifications**:

- College education in food related field of study
- Knowledge of safe food handling, GMPs, Food plant sanitation, HACCP
- Understanding of manufacturing food processes
- Computer literacy: Basic level spreadsheets, word processing, and statistics
- Knowledge of safe food handling, GMP’s
- Communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Building and maintaining relationships (both internal and external relationships)
- Detail-oriented, observant
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Effective Time Management
- works independently or in team
- Organizing and planning

**About Us**:
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and food service customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken, and fish products. Our family of brands includes Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva, and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza, and San Benedetto products in Canada.

SCAOR

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.



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