QA Technician Iii

**QA TECHNICIAN III (C Shift)**:

- LONDON, ON, CA, N6A 4Z2

McCormick Canada continues its long track record of growth and is a respected leader in the spice, seasoning, flavouring and specialty food industry. Our consumer products division serves retail grocery customers and emerging channels with Club House, Billy Bee and McCormick products, while our Custom Flavour Solutions division serves food service distributors and other respected food manufacturers across Canada. McCormick Canada is part of the world leader in spice and seasonings, McCormick & Company Inc.

The Power of People is one of our five pillars. It has been the foundation for McCormick's success for decades. There is something inspiring about working at McCormick. We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. Without our employees, our success is not possible. Our commitment to our customers, our consumers and our employees is unsurpassed.

**Please Note: This a 6 month contract role and the shift timings are**11pm-7am** Monday to Friday**

**Position Overview**:

- Conducts accurate and timely testing of raw materials, packaging, in-process, and finished products using in-house and/or AOAC approved methods. completing all tests, properly interpreting results and releasing items in a timely manner.
- Identify area of concern (low salt, high salt, poor color, high micro, improper mixing, etc.), issue QN’s and RCCA’s as required
- Provide troubleshooting support to the production departments by investigating issues that adversely affect food safety/quality or manufacturing efficiency and recommending potential solutions.
- Communicates effectively with internal customers, other McCormick divisions, vendors and external customers when required
- Retrieve samples from warehouse as required and conduct inspections for defective product.
- Conduct monthly GMP audits, allergen swabbing as required.
- General housekeeping of lab.
- Adhere to all safety procedures and guidelines.
- Follows all GLP and GMP requirements.
- Performs weekly line audits as required.
- Participates in JTE as required

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Sample Collection/Processing/Data Entry (incl RM rush)
- Support Line Issues/Issue QNs and RCCAs
- Lab Housekeeping (incl Equipment Calibrations)

**Secondary Responsibilities**:

- Weekly QA Line Checks
- GMP audits
- Allergen validation support
- Sample collection and inspections

**Required Qualifications**
- Level of Education and Discipline**:Bachelors Degree or 5+ years of relevant working experience
- 2 to 5 years of experience in the food industry
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle heavy workloads with mínimal supervision
- Familiar with Quality Control systems, GLP, HACCP and GMP’s.
- Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office and SAP. Ability to work overtime and on-call support as required and the ability to be flexible with shift and workday assignments to support business need requirements.

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Throughout the selection process, accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. Please notify H.R. if required.

**WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?**:
United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.