Fsq Technician

**Come Join the Sierra Difference**

**We are currently seeking to hire a Food, Safety and Quality Technician at our Brampton location Must be flexible to work AM or PM shifts.**

**Who We Are**:
Sierra Supply Chain Services provides protein (poultry, beef, pork) solutions to the food processing and distribution sector. We simplify supply chain services and provide expanding value to the protein sector across our three locations in Brampton, Hamilton, and Mississauga.

**What You will Be Doing/Position Details**:
**The FSQ Technician is responsible for the food, Safety and Quality functions**:

- Conduct routine microbiological testing, sending samples out to accredited labs
- Conduct environmental swabbing (routine and Listeria) on plant equipment.
- Weekly review of quality checks by manager.
- Perform pre-operational and operational inspections
- Monitor the plant for GMPs, SOPs, personal hygiene, product handling for temperatures (raw materials, in process, or finished), storage, rotation, weights, shapes and other product specifications, as well as HACCP requirements and adhere to Sierra company policies, GMPS, HACCP, and Occupational Health & Safety Guidelines.
- Ensure SOP(s) and processes on the floor are up to date.
- Daily sign off on HACCP prerequisite and CCP documentation, monthly onsite observations.
- Identifying quality and food safety deficiencies in timely manner.
- Review incoming and outbound paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Train other staff in GMPs/SOPs as required
- Monitor team performance to ensure GMPs/SOPs are being followed as required and identify gaps in training.

**Competencies**:

- Knowledge of Quality Standards and Food Safety Systems
- Critical and Analytical Thinking
- Excellent Communication skills
- Computer Knowledge and most importantly Microsoft word and excel
- HACCP Certificate will be an asset

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Previous experience in food processing/manufacturing is an asset
- Educational background in Food Safety, Sciences, or related field of study
- Good communication, interpersonal skills, leadership quality and ability to monitor and enforce the rules and regulations.
- Ability to work in AM or PM shifts
- Comfortable with working conditions: cold environment, smell of meat

**Perks of the Job? We Have Plenty**
- Development/Growth
- Competitive Benefits (After 3 Months)
- Competitive Wages with incremental increases
- Employee Events

**Affirmative Action Statement**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $20.00-$21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overtime

Work Location: One location

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