Quality Assurance and Food Safety Technician

**QUALITY ASSURANCE AND FOOD SAFETY TECHNICIAN** Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience. **Location and hours** - ** British Columbia**Food Factory**: 150-4311 Viking Way, Richmond BC, V6V 2K9 | Sunday to Friday: 6:30 am - 12:30 pm / 10:30 am to 5:00 pm **Responsibilities** - The Quality Assurance and Food Safety Technician is responsible for ensuring food safety policies are being adhered to and product quality standards are being met in our Food Manufacturing Plant. - Assist the front-line supervisory staff in ensuring adherence to GMP and HACCP program compliance. - Ensure the manufacturing processes and facilities of the company meet quality standards with emphasis on product safety, sanitation, environmental awareness, and customer satisfaction. - Ensures product quality through random on-floor quality checks; ensure the facility meet FDA standard by regular internal audit. - Perform routine audits in the plant & warehouse to ensure that company standards are met. - Responsible for Food safety and quality control training class and schedule. - Responsible for HACCP records keeping, review, verification, and corrective actions. Updates or assists in the revisions of SOPs and specifications as required. - Responsible for collecting and sending microbiological and chemical samples for lab test and verify that the results comply with the standards. - Ensure supplier information updated and the material received follow company's QA standards. Ensure finished product specification, microbiological and chemical integrity. - Perform audits of the factory (i.e. daily pre-operational checks, internal audits, etc.). - Conducts in-depth investigations to assist in resolving non-compliant product or practice, in a timely fashion and applies findings to improve the process. **Qualifications** - Post-secondary education in Food Science, Chemistry, Public Health or Biological Science. - Knowledge of food safety standards. - HACCP plant experience is an asset. - Previous leadership experience preferably in a Food Processing facility. - Effective communication skills. - Strong organization skills and attention to detail. - Ability to work under tight deadlines & pressure. - Must be computer literate. **Why you should join our team**: - Full-Time starting immediately **$23.90/hour.**: - Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way. - Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution. - Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential. - Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs. - Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.