Quality Assurance Technician Jobs

Work location: 1589 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam, BC.

Afternoon Shift (2:30 PM to 11:00 PM)

We want you as our new full-timeQuality Assurance Food Technician; you will gain valuable work experience in all aspects of both QA and QC. This position is responsible for close monitoring of the manufacturing process, document control, project coordination, and release activities associated with incoming raw materials, intermediate components and finished goods. The incumbent ensures compliance to current GMPs, and is responsible for interpreting and implementing all relevant food industry regulations. You will work a variety of fixed shifts which are scheduled during the morning or on the afternoon. The Incumbent willreport directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-process quality control checks, sampling, monitoring, and finished product inspection as required.
• Assist in development and organization of written SOPs and in-house quality programs.
• Ensure compliance with all specific regulatory requirements (Food, NHP, and Dairy), Health & Safety, and company policies. Maintain current files on all Food, Natural Health Products, and export regulations.
• Monitor and verify routinely all aspects of production; takes corrective actions when necessary.
• Prepare documentation and apply for regulatory permit / certificates / documentation required for exports.
• May assist with research and development of new products.
• Reports using the computer, and reporting process deviations and product failures, assisting in investigations and development of solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of HACCP program and GMPs: sanitation, pest control, sampling, microbiological and chemical food safety, hygiene, product specification, in-house SOP’s. Work on stability studies and perform micro testing.
• Perform tasks assigned by QA Manager in relation to: product research, program set-up, process capability studies, product, system audits, and other relevant tasks.
• Assists the Quality Assurance Manager in developing and improving quality system procedures as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Conduct relevant physical and sensory testing on ingredients, raw materials, and finished product.
• Evaluate co-packed finished product to ensure conformance to standards and specifications.
• Perform testing, data generation, and data analysis as necessary, through the use & knowledge of statistical problem-solving techniques.
• Review labels and raw material documentation prior to their release into inventory.
• Troubleshoot QC issues that deal with production and blending using defined processes as well as brainstorm with the team, providing suggestions for solutions that contain the appropriate levels of risk.
• Taste testing and completing other tests ensuring accurate recording of all test data, & evaluation of findings.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, nutrient database, statistical software; should have knowledge of Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), with the let’s-get-it-done attitude
• Strongly organized detailed analytical thinker, with mathematical and/or scientific skills
• Incumbent work shift hours may be subjected to change with notice.
• Capable of preparing reports and offering product/method recommendations
• Prior 1-2 years’ experience working in a Food Manufacturing environment will be given priority consideration.
• Must have CSA Steel toed boots
• Should have previous experience with CFIA and NHP regulations; must be HACCP-proficient
• Must have completed successfully a Food Technology Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Food Science.
• This position involves taste testing products regularly throughout the shift. Must have no allergies to dust and common food allergens, including but not limited to eggs, dairy, whey, nuts, sulfites, & dust

Some of the benefits that you will have working with us.

· Internal development career

· Training and Educational Support

· Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance

· Gym memberships

· Extended Health Care Plan

· Dental coverage

· Eyeglass coverage

· Long term disability coverage

· Out of Country Travel Coverage

· Free products, $300 per year

· 50% discount on all our products

· Paid time off at Christmas to spend with family

· Social Events like Pizza Days, Barbecues, Raffle, Games, among others

· Discounts with vendors: Kal Tire – Mark’s – Fly Center

If you want to join us in our operation team you can find these extra benefits

· Extra $1 per hour if you have a forklift certification.