Quality Assurance Technician

**POSITION**: Quality Assurance Technician (18-month contract)

**REPORTS TO**: Assistant Manager, HACCP & Quality Assurance
**Schedule**: Shift rotates every 4 months. Night shifts included. Vehicle and drivers license required due to varying schedule
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Quality Assurance team Our Quality Assurance Technician will help us ensure all our products meet regulatory, internal, and customer requirements.
OPPORTUNITIES
This is a very exciting time as you will get a chance to learn our unique processes and techniques and champion quality assurance for one of the leading brands Some of the main challenges include staying organized in a fast-paced environment and effectively coaching production staff while demonstrating consistency and follow-through. At the same time, this provides the opportunity to support, maintain, and achieve high-quality standards for our delicious, plant-based products
HERE IS WHO YOU ARE
DRIVE & MOTIVATION
- You are passionate about quality assurance and proud to be the champion of quality
- You enjoy solving problems by analyzing data and investigating issues
- You are health-conscious and have values that align with Silver Hills

CHARACTER & ABILITIES
- You are a multi-tasker who prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines
- You are meticulous, process-driven, and uber-organized with a keen eye for detail
- You are a great communicator who can easily get along and work with different personalities
- You are able to lead, instruct, and communicate company and regulatory standards to employees

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- You have knowledge of GFSI standards (BRC, SQF or FSSC 22000)
- You understand HACCP concepts and processes (training in HACCP)
- You have intermediate level Excel, Word, and Outlook skills

EXPERIENCE
- You have a Degree in Food Science or related discipline
- You have experience working in a similar capacity, preferably in a food production facility

NICE-TO-HAVE
- You have experience troubleshooting complex QA issues

THINGS YOU WILL DO
- Ensure products meet company and regulatory standards by running tests, inspections, reports and more
- Help manage all QA and QC records, documents, and samples pertaining to HACCP, BRC, CFIA, etc.
- Support with writing and improving standard operating procedures
- Champion shelf life studies and create meaningful reports
- Participate in internal and external audits and implement needed changes
- Effectively communicate quality control expectations to employees and support with training for GMP’s

OTHER
- You are willing to work flexible shifts to cover for vacations, sick days, or leave if required
- You must be available to work shifts that rotate every 3 months:
o. Sun-Thu 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM; Sat-Wed 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
- Valid DL preferred
- ______________________________________DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

- Monitor quality standards of finished product and make quality related decisions regarding compliance with company regulatory and certification standards
- Review and maintain all QA and QC records, documents, and samples pertaining to HACCP, BRC, CFIA, etc.
- Support with writing and updating standard operating procedures
- Conduct shelf-life studies and compile reports
- Participate in internal and external audits and implement corrective actions
- Effectively communicate quality control expectations to employees and support with training for GMP’s
- Conduct QA tests to ensure products meet specifications
- Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures such as BRC, HACCP, GMP’s, SSOP, process deviation, hold and release procedures
- Maintain product traceability verifying lot numbers and systems
- Effectively solve problems analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions and recommending the right course of action
- Communicate effectively with the rest of the team to ensure clarity and continuity
- Perform various inspections to ensure quality (i.e., pre-operation, ingredient, shipping & receiving)
- Provide backup support for other QA positions as needed
- Other duties as assigned

WHY JOIN US...
We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture:

- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
- Free delicious and healthy bread
- Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
- Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products
- Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team

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