Quality Assurance Inspector Entry Level

Belvika Trade & Packaging Ltd. is a leading one-stop contract packaging company, specializing in precision packing of dry foods, chocolate and confectionary products from multiple facilities totaling more than 500,000 ft2. Belvika has grown to be one of the largest co-packers of chocolate, confectionary and snack products in Canada. Belvika uses its extensive experience in managing both manual processes and automated equipment to handle primary and secondary packaging of products for some of the world's best-known confectionary brands.

Belvika is an equal opportunity employer, offering competitive wages, a bonus plan, benefit plan, ongoing training and an interesting and challenging work environment. We will provide the tools and training that you require to excel at your role together with access to Senior Management to provide additional support and guidance. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Belvika is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to maintain overall quality standards for all products packed, ensuring that the Company's and Client's quality specifications are met at all times. This position will be based at the Markham facility located at 121 McPherson St., Markham. The position works on the afternoon shift but must be flexible to work morning or night shifts as needed.

Position Summary:

• This is a Quality Assurance Inspector position within the Quality Department of a Co-packer in confectionary and snack food products.
• Areas include quality element control related to operations, policy and procedure auditing, leads quality improvement projects, and drives defect prevention and detections.
• Organizes and reviews all QA aspects of daily production.

Shift: Afternoon

The successful candidate will:

• Maintain and ensure consistent execution of current QA programs and internal SOPs and compliance with SQF, CFIA, and client requirements.
• Take the lead on executing various initiatives to improve the quality and safety of our processes.
• Assist with Company food safety and quality program updates, maintenance and verifications to ensure the facility is meeting regulatory and compliance requirements for all stakeholders.
• Monitor and inspect production lines and quality report forms daily to ensure client quality and food safety standards are being met.
• Perform onsite product verification, CCP check, and line inspections after cleaning daily.
• Perform product evaluation on incoming bulk at receiving
• Review shift reports daily to ensure lot traceability and quality checks forms that have been completed are accurate.
• Prepare daily samples for lab testing when needed
• Perform Environmental, ATP and allergen tests when needed.
• Perform water and air testing and sampling when required.
• Perform equipment internal calibration as per schedule.
• Ensure that the allergen program is being followed and make certain quality & food safety standards are being met.
• Conduct a variety of monthly internal audits with cross-functional team and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain and verify that daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties have been completed and records are up to date.
• Maintain and verify that daily hold logs have been completed and are up to date.
• Oversee the retention samples and storage of product for all customers.
• Oversee the proper destruction of any food product
• Prepare all new product start-ups ensuring that all Belvika requirements are met (Belvika and client forms).
• Ensure that the pest control program is being maintained and liaise with operator to ensure that all Company and regulatory standards are being met.
• Drives prevention vs. detection of defects.
• Supports client audits, government audits to meet compliance.
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS). The co-ordination of processes includes managing controlled documents, Quality Records Archiving, employee training of QMS processes and special projects.
• Follow all Company health and safety policies and procedures and work in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Other tasks assigned by your supervisor or designate.

Education/Work experience requirements:

• Minimum 1-year experience in quality assurance in food processing or food packaging environment.
• Knowledge & experience of GMPs, HACCP and & Quality Management systems.
• Post-secondary education related to Quality Assurance and/or Food Science is an asset.

Key technical & behavioural competencies:

• Self-starter who works well under pressure and has great time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office such as Word and Excel.
• Great interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work well both independently and with multiple departments as required.
• Knowledge and basic understanding of allergen and pathogen swabbing techniques.
• Knowledge of quality auditing, inspection methods.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task.
• Excellent reading, writing, and oral communication skills.