Entry-level Quality Control

We are looking for a QC **(Quality Control Technician)** to join our team in **FreshPoint FreshCuts.**

Reporting to the FSQA Manager, the QC **Technician** is responsible for monitoring critical control points in the food production process and ensure employees comply with GMP and Food Safety policies. This is an entry-level QC role in a food processing environment that is required to work on the production floor where the temperatures are between 0-5 degrees Celsius.

**Responsibilities**:

- Enforce the QA program through communication with production personnel.
- Problem solving & trouble shooting of product quality issues.
- Conduct inspections of raw & finished product - product assessments upon receiving and shipping.
- Collect product samples for microbiological testing, retention and Cut specification checks.
- Inspects in-bound produce as they arrive and requests credit from Vendors for any product that does not meet standards.
- Assist in checking and filing paperwork on all loads arriving with refer-unit alarms or temperature issues that receivers identify during the receiving process.
- Monitoring production staff and surroundings for GMP & HACCP compliance
- Data entry, record keeping & completion of QA forms.
- Conducting the start-up of all wash line systems
- Assist in investigating product quality, foreign matters, and food borne illness complaints.
- Conduct cut specifications and prepare KPI reports for specialized customers
- Responsible for compliance with all Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) comprising FreshPoint’s Food Safety Program, specific for the assigned role.
- Any other food safety & quality control related job assigned by Food Safety Program Manager
- Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
- Is willing to work safely with mínimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their supervisor.
- Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications and Job Requirements**:

- Minimum 1-year experience working in a produce related environment with the ability to identify produce quality issues or in a food manufacturing environment
- Science/ Food Science/ Technology diploma, or degree, is required
- Knowledge & experience with HACCP, SOP’s, SSOP’s, and GMP’s
- Must be well organized and demonstrate effective time management skills.
- Experience or knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
- Valid driver’s license may be required for sample delivery in company vehicle
- Will be regularly required to lift up to 30lbs and infrequently up to 50lbs, material handling equipment available for use.
- Can withstand cold temperatures for extended periods of time.
- Will need to be able to stand and walk for extended periods during the day.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

**Location**:

- 3500 Viking Way, Richmond, BC V6V 1N6. Accessible to multiple transit lines.

**Schedule**:

- Full-time availability required with 4 week day shifts and 1 Saturday shift.
- Shift rotation every couple of weeks required. Start times vary from 7:00am to 10:30 am
- Statutory holiday shifts required and overtime hours available.

**What We Offer**:

- Employee benefits including extended health and dental after 3 months waiting period
- Company matching Group Pension Plan after 3 months waiting period
- Paid time off including 2 weeks' vacation time, 5 sick days, 2 personal days and more
- Career development opportunities

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

Pay: $22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Richmond, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Due to the nature of this position, this role is required to handle food products, raw material, and chemicals that may cause sensitivities for those with allergies. Do you meet the requirement of this role?
- This role is required to work on the production floor where temperatures vary between 0-5 degrees Celsius. Do you meet this role requirement?
- Are you eligible to work Full-Time in Canada?
- How do you commute to work ?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person