FSQA Technician

About the Role:

The FSQA Technician is a key member of the facility's Quality Assurance team, responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality are met in the production process. This role requires a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and/or assist in daily quality and food safety related decision making based on established processes to ensure products meet the quality standards and food safety requirements of Maple Leaf Foods and its customers.
• Responsible for ensuring product SOPs are accurate and available to plant staff.
• Responsible for product holds for non-conforming product, and collecting information to assist in determining product disposition.
• Perform daily monitoring and verification tasks, including record review and on-site audits/observations, as outlined in the HACCP/QA program and recommend corrective actions for deviations.
• Conduct plant audits to ensure GMPs and Plant policies are effectively implemented.
• Participate in external and internal audits, as required.
• Assist CFIA in completion of Compliance Verification System (CVS) tasks by providing records and information, as requested.
• Participate in product traceability events with the ability to quickly trace product using SAP.
• Provide training, support, and coaching to hourly and salaried employees across all levels of management to maintain and improve facility FSQA practices and procedures.
• Prepare sensory samples and participate in sensory evaluations.
• Perform data entry and data analysis tasks.
• Perform microbiological and analytical sampling for product and environment as required.
• Participate in projects and meetings with the goal of improving food safety and food quality.
• Assist in the implementation of changes that advance FSQA systems and/or programs.

Requirements:

• University degree or college diploma preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, or a related discipline.
• Self-directed and professional, well-developed English communication skills (verbal, written, reading).
• Computer proficiency in email and spreadsheets, and able to learn a variety of other software.
• Understanding of Sanitation, SOPs, HACCP, CCPs, and GMPs is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Interest and willingness to learn and teach others.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Flexibility in shift start times, ability to work on a night shift.
• Demonstrated alignment to the Maple Leaf Leadership Values.

About Maple Leaf Foods:

Maple Leaf Foods is a leading Canadian food company committed to producing high-quality, safe, and sustainable food products. We are dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our company culture is built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and teamwork, and we are proud to be a leader in the food industry.