Quality Assurance Technician

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology.

2 solid years working in food manufacturing as a QA Technician.

Strong working knowledge of GMPs.

Familiar working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Experienced at performing finished product microbiological and organoleptic tests.

Experienced at hold/release materials and finished product using the SAP platform.

Familiar at reviewing production and sanitation records prior to finished product release.

Familiar at creating and submitting finished product COAs.

Strong track record working with environmental monitoring program (pathogens, non-pathogens, swabs, air quality, water quality).

Familiar at maintaining Master Calibration Log, review and document calibration certificates, schedule repairs or replacements.

If your answer is _**“yes”**_ to all those questions, then we want to speak with _**YOU**_
- **Who are we?**_

Burnbrae Farms is a sixth-generation Canadian family-owned company that is operated today by the 4th generation of the Hudson family. We are proud to be one of Canada's leading egg processors with farms, grading stations and processing operations across the country.

Today, Burnbrae has grown into the leading egg processor in Canada, with an attractive consumer brand and value-added products that include Egg Creations, Simple Egg Whites, EGG Bakes, EGG Bites and EGGS2go. We partner with 400 local egg farmers across the country and we operate in five provinces; including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec and Ontario with 6 farms, 2 distribution centres, 8 grading stations, 3 processing plants grading, boiling, cooking and shipping eggs across Canada. With a bright future and ambitious plans, the company continues to grow nation-wide and currently employs over 1700 passionate, dedicated employees.

**Quality Assurance Technician**

**Term**:Full-Time, Contract, 12 months

**Shift**: Mon-Fri, Day

**Salary**: TBD

**Location**: Onsite

**Reports to**: Quality Assurance Manager

**Address**: 260 Central Ave. W., Brockville ON K6V 4N8

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for maintaining the facility’s day-to-day Quality Assurance and Food Safety testing, inspections, verifications, and controls.

**Duties/Responsibilities**:

- Perform finished product microbiological and organoleptic tests.
- Conduct inbound material inspections to ensure compliance against internal specification, customer specification, regulatory, and authenticity/claims requirements.
- Hold/Release materials and finished product using the SAP platform.
- Review production and sanitation records prior to finished product release.
- Create and submit finished product COAs to customers.
- Generate and follow-up on Supplier Non-Conformance Reports related to defective materials.
- Collate samples and information pertaining to Customer Complaints.
- Execute environmental monitoring program (pathogens, non-pathogens, swabs, air quality, water quality).
- Conduct lab equipment verifications, calibrations, and monitoring tasks.
- Maintain Master Calibration Log, review and document calibration certificates, schedule repairs or replacements as needed.
- Maintain Master Sanitation Schedule, ensuring non-daily activities or tasks are completed on time and in full.
- Organize and manage retain sample library, completing shelf-life testing as required.
- Issue routine reports for micro testing, tolerances, sanitation, and EMP.
- Schedule and perform validation studies (allergens, cleaning, CCPs).
- Actively participate in Proficiency testing and reporting.
- Liaise with Pest Control and Sanitation vendors, follow-up on non-conformances and corrective/preventive actions.
- Coordinate and accompany CFIA inspector for RTE and meat sampling or environmental swabbing.
- Maintain Deviation Log, cataloguing or issuing deviations, and closing once actions are completed.
- Conduct audits and inspections as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned by the QA Manager

**Required Knowledge, skills and abilities**:

- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
- Ability to follow instructions and maintain a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work as a team or independently with mínimal supervision.
- Develop a positive work environment through team building and collaboration.
- Lead by example to build a Food Safety and Quality culture within the facility.

**Qualification & Experiences**:

- Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Science, or related field.
- 1-2 years experience in a related field in food manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of MS Office, QMS software, and SAP.
- Working knowledge of GMPs.

**Benefits**:

- Drug Plan
- Paid vacation
- Vision
- Dental

RememberWhen you join us, you don’t just work for us - **YOU ARE PART OF THE FAMILY.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

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