Quality Assurance Technician

C.H. Guenther & Son16 days ago

Concord, Ontario

$15 - $50,015/annual

Mid Level

full_time

Extended health insurance

Dental coverage

Pension/retirement plan

Overview: In this role the Quality Assurance Technician works under the supervision of Quality Assurance Supervisor. The QA technician helps to verify that production activities and staff comply with Food Safety and Quality programs through on site observation, inspections and auditing. Ensuring that any deviations are documented, managed and controlled. The Quality Assurance Technician will assist in completing preoperational inspections of facilities and equipment prior to production start-up. All QA technicians are key frontline ambassadors for the Quality and Food Safety programs and play a vital role in ensuring quality and food safety requirements meet or exceed the expectations of customers, regulators and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilties:

• Complete preoperational inspections of facilities and equipment prior to production start, to ensure production is only started once requirements are met.
• Complete prescribed start-up checks to ensure lines and equipment are ready for production activities.
• Verify line food safety and quality parameters and ensure the products meets applicable requirements.
• Perform CQP and CCP Verifications daily.
• Input results of on floor checks and verification activities into Redzone Software, perform verifications of production data input into Redzone and perform partial shift signoffs daily of production data.
• Learn and understand HACCP plans and prerequisite programs, and help to enforce compliance.
• Perform microbiological sampling when necessary using aseptic sample collection techniques.
• Collect samples of raw materials, in process products and finished products as required.
• Create quality and food safety deviations when programs are not followed, follow-up to ensure deviations are closed out.
• Initiate product holds when necessary to ensure customer, internal quality and food safety requirements are met. Ensure documentation is completed and products are adequately labelled and dispositioned by QA Manager or Supervisor.
• Verify production and quality department documentation is complete and accurate.
• Perform various HACCP and SQF related verification activities.
• Participate in monthly Internal Audits of QA and Food Safety Programs.
• Assist in investigation of consumer and customer complaints.
• Ability to be a productive team member in both formal and informal settings.
• Must be able to move from Day Shift to Afternoon Shift with adequate notice, as required by schedule
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing/GPS (Guenther Productivity System) and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in developing Standard Work/ Standard Work instructions.
• Become problem solving and A3 certified.
• Perform all the duties assigned to you by your supervisors or Manager.

Knowledge And Skills Required:

• University or college education in a Science related discipline, preferably Food Science, Food Safety or Food Quality.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and quality as it relates to food production
• Ability to learn and absorb new concepts and utilize them effectively
• Self-Starter that can work independently and with other QA team members.
• Good interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Very good oral and written communication skills, with ability to explain concepts to people
• Confident Individual that is able to proactively interpret what they have been asked and told and implement it.

Working Conditions

• Periodic exposure to temperatures noticeably below room temperature (between 5 to 10 °C).
• Periodic exposure to humid and warm environments during preoperational inspection activities.
• Regular exposure to food products and food allergens.
• Regular exposure to stress caused by complex and time sensitive deadlines.
• Approximately 75 % of the shift is spent on the production floor, either standing or walking
• Periodic exposure to freezer temperatures (-18°C)
• Regular exposure to machine noise (PPE provided by the company)

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include extended health, dental, pension plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, disability insurance, paramedical services, employee referral program, paid time off, and more

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At C.H. Guenther, We Value Transparency In Compensation. By Providing The Salary Range For This Role, We Aim To Promote Fairness And Help Candidates Make Informed Choices About Their Career. The Salary Range For This Role Is:

$15 - $50,015

This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, along with geographic location. C.H. Guenther & Son also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, Retirement Savings options, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

San Antonio-headquartered C.H. Guenther & Son is a food manufacturer that has delivered high-quality products and "just baked from scratch" flavor for 170 years. Founded in Texas in 1851, the global company employs more than 4,300 people in 29 manufacturing locations in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. CHG is a leading supplier of value-added grain-based and frozen food products for foodservice clients and select consumer markets. CHG's well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations. Visit us at

We demonstrate high integrity, a commitment to excellence and a positive attitude in all that we do. We are results driven, lead by example, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity and foster long-term relationship.

C.H. Guenther & Son is committed to embedding successful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across our operations. We embrace and leverage the differences among us. We foster an environment where differences inspire innovation and growth. Our leaders are committed to nurturing our diverse talent, their ideas and unique perspectives. We strive to harness the full potential of our most important resource – our people.

Our heritage is driven by our commitment to the core values of People, Quality and Growth; our employees demonstrate, promote and exemplify our core values.