Quality Assurance Technician

The QA Technician provides independent routine quality checks on raw material, packaging, in-process materials, finished products, line monitoring and daily GMP practices to meet food safety and quality requirements.
- Monitor production lines and verify process parameters are followed.
- Monitor quality standards of finished products and make quality related decisions regarding compliance with company regulatory and certification standards
- Conduct shelf-life studies, analyze trends, and compile reports.
- Inspect incoming raw materials and packaging.
- Conduct daily, weekly, monthly or annual inspections including daily GMP, Glass & Brittle plastic, pest control management verification, and Site Security Checklist.
- Collect samples of finished products, ingredients, and surface swabs and send them to outside laboratory for microbiological,chemical and Allergen tests.
- Communicate with production and maintenance departments on various quality issues. Participate in resolving quality issues.
- Assist in investigating customer complaints and implementing necessary corrective actions.
- Hold and release materials physically and in the ERP software Navision.
- Review and maintain all QA records and documents pertaining to HACCP, BRC, CFIA, etc.
- Review and participate in updating standard operating procedures.
- Update and submit documents for Organic ,Gluten-free ,kosher certification renewal and supplier management program.
- Lead and conduct annual product traceability.
- Conduct equipment inspection, recommend replacement and request calibration.
- Check Sanitation Concentration, chemical usage and maintain SDS
- Communicate changes that may affect quality and safety of products to the Production Supervisors and QA Supervisor/Manager.
- Report process deviation and product failure, assist in the investigation, and complete corrective action reports.
- Enforcement of hygiene, health and safety bakery rules, GMP practices.
- Participate in external audits and lead Internal Audits, QCI and HACCP team meetings.
- Coach and assist team members on GMP, Food safety culture HACCP ,Internal audits and Allergen training.
- Train and monitor the sanitation Team member’s performance.
- Always work safely, keep work area clean and tidy, wear proper PPE, ensure the product meets proper quality standards and work to GMP rules.
- Complete any assigned annual training and projects.
- Any other duties as assigned.

**Skills & Experience Requirements**:

- A university degree or college diploma in food science, biology or chemistry, quality assurance or any other related discipline.
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in the field with knowledge of commonly used concepts and procedures.
- Professional written and oral communication.
- Excellent attention to detail and proof reading skills
- Computer Proficiency with Microsoft excel, power point and outlook.
- Problem-solving skills and independent judgment

**Working Conditions**:

- Typically 8-hour day shifts with occasional overtime.
- Must be flexible to work afternoon, night, or weekend shifts as needed.
- A team-based atmosphere with independent responsibilities.
- Typically comfortable noise and temperature levels

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

**Salary**: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Morning shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Woodbridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location