Quality Technician

Since the legalization of recreational Cannabis in October 2018, HEXO Corp has experienced incredible growth. As one of Canada’s top Cannabis companies, we continue to advance in this exciting new industry along with the incredibly talented people we have working on the team.

HEXO Corp creates globally trusted brands of easy-to-use and easy-to-understand cannabis products. HEXO Corp is a serious, business-oriented and socially responsible organization that is building dynamic teams of professionals that aren't afraid to step outside of their role, try new things and challenge the status quo.

If you are excited to take on a new challenge and are open to getting out of your comfort zone, we’re looking for people like you to join the HEXO Corp family.

**Primary Function**:
The Quality Technician will verify that production activities and staff comply with all regulations through on-site observation, inspections and auditing, ensuring that any deviations are documented, managed and controlled. The Quality Technician will complete preoperational inspections of facilities and equipment prior to production start-up.

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**:
a) Performing in-process controls such as swabbing equipment for micro contamination and/or residue; settling plates (air testing), water testing, etc.
b) Perform documentation review (i.e. batch manufacturing and/or packaging records, etc.) with high attention to detail using working knowledge of quality concepts and internal procedures.
c) Coordinate with other Quality and Production employees to ensure all records are prepared and/or reviewed in a timely manner.
d) Prepare and present quality investigation reports.
e) Audit production equipment records for preventative maintenance and calibrations, including balances in rooms, probes, and equipment filters.
f) Ensure that all activities are documented as indicated in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)/batch manufacturing instructions and are compliant with GDP, and with the Cannabis Regulations.
g) Assists with process improvement activities and assists in appropriate re-training
h) Work in compliance of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
i) Comply with Quality standard operating procedures, policies and guidelines
j) Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:
a) Post-secondary education is considered an asset.
b) Demonstrated proficiency to communicate (both verbally and written) in the English language
c) Demonstrated attention to detail in a fast paced, high stress environment
d) Must be completely proficient in Microsoft Office
e) Result
- oriented with the ability to interpret and effectively manage multiple and competing priorities and time lines
f) Commitment to working in a team environment, with established team building abilities
g) Posses a high level of good judgement
h) Good observation skills
i) Flexibility in scheduling
Work Conditions
a) Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
b) May on occasion be exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
c) May work near others and can share the same work space.
d) Available to work evenings from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Physical and Mental Demands
Physical
a) Stand for long periods of time with occasional sitting and walking
b) Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
c) Use hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment
d) Manual dexterity with the ability to flex, reach and use fingers
e) Reach with hands and arms
f) Conduct routine and repetitive tasks
g) Lift up to 50 pounds.
Vision Demands
a) Include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus
Mental Demands
a) Use written and oral communication skills
b) Read and interpret data, information and documents
c) Analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems
d) Observe and interpret situations
f) Perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks
g) Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions
h) Interact with peers, management and others encountered in the course of work