Sqf Practitioner

The SQF Practitioner has a thorough understanding of GFSI programs and works with staff and Management to ensure that all employees understand and follow the Food Safety requirements and codes of conduct.

**Essential Functions & Responsibilities**
- Performs monthly SQF facility inspections.
- Conducts/participates in SQF verification activities.
- Conducts/participates in daily walks and reports.
- Trains employees in Food Safety and Good Distribution Practices.
- Identifies and corrects deviations and is responsible for the completion and publishing of Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
- Works directly with 3rd party auditors during annual food safety (SQF) audit.
- Works with FSQA Manager for 2nd party (customer) audits.
- Responsible for coordinating overall HACCP requirements and GFSI certification.
- Ensures that critical control points (CCPs) are implemented and recorded as per HACCP plan.
- Works with FSQA Manager for updating Food Safety Program when necessary.
- Responsible for overseeing the quality of sanitation services in conjunction with the Sanitation Supervisor, Maintenance Manager and Facility Managers.
- Works with FSQA Manager to analyze Client Complaints.
- Responsible for working on special projects as assigned by FSQA Manager.
- Needs to be fully capable of working in varying temperatures, which can range anywhere from 2 to 15 degrees Celsius in multi-temperature warehouse and from 0 to -20 degrees Celsius in cold storage facilities.
- Ability to travel between different Brimich Facilities as required.

**Health and Safety**
- Understands and works in compliance with the Environmental and Health/Safety management systems, policies, rules, and guidelines.
- Observe standards for safe working conditions as outlined in the OH&S Act.
- Takes every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker.

**Job Specifications—Skills and Competencies**:

- Education in food science, food engineering or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of Food Safety programs (HACCP, GFSI, SQF, etc.).
- Completed prerequisite courses in HACCP, SQF and SQF: Internal audits would be an asset.
- Experience in a similar role in the food industry.
- Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills in English.
- Intermediate to advanced skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
- Must have people skills for working with individuals and teams.
- Must have good organizational skills, be a self-starter and a team player.
- Attention to detail - data entry, analysis, counts, reviewing work.
- Practices and maintains integrity while following the Company policies and procedures.
- Creates a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.

**Brimich Logistics is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We promote the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity with persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 519-752-5783 Ext 223.**

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

**Salary**: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person