Quality Control Technician

Neptune Fresh Produce Inc.

Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
- At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.
- We are seeking individuals:

- Who are customer centric
- Who are able to deliver on their commitments
- Who value individual excellence and collective performance
- Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
- Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
- Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience

Position Overview
The Food Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring that food products meet established quality standards. They will be involved in all stages of the production process, from receiving raw materials to final packaging, and will work closely with other departments to identify and resolve quality issues.

Position: Full Time, Permanent
Wage: Between $19-21/hour depending on experience
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure continuous improvement and adequacy of quality control systems to support business and customer expectations.
- Adheres to safe work practices.
- Participate in the on-going development of the quality control program.
- Monitor the employees for compliance with GMPs/GWPs and company standard operating procedures.
- Train the employees on company food handling policies to increase their awareness of GMPs and food safety.
- Routinely monitor processing and finished product for acceptance to target or specifications.
- Conduct daily,weekly and monthly internal inspections. Report findings to relevant departments; following up on the corrective actions to ensure their timely completion.
- Perform pre-operational checks (when required) and environmental swabbing. Communicate any findings to the Manager/supervisor.
- Communicate effectively with different departments to report any non-Conformances eg. product quality, GMP etc.
- Perform daily quality inspections, evaluation of retained sample, random product inspection, returned product inspection, newly developed product shelf life.
- Collect product samples for micro testing.
- Ensure all daily records are completed accurately and within time before submission.
- Help in investigating internal/external customer complaints.
- Handle confidential information in a professional and sensitive manner.
- Other related duties as directed by Quality Control Manager/Supervisor

Required Skills and Qualifications
- High school or equivalent.
- Education in Food Science, Food Safety, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related scientific fields.
- Must have 1 year of experience in food manufacturing and/or quality control.
- Time management skills and strong attention to detail.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be willing to work in a production environment with exposure to noise, wet or humid conditions, and cold conditions.
- Strong drive to deliver results on time.
- Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition;
- Ability to work well with others, independently and foster teamwork throughout the QA reviewers and laboratory.

Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits, including:

- Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
- Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)
- Training opportunities
- Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
- Full-time hours
- A team-oriented work environment

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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