About Truss Beverage Co, a subsidiary of Ya YA Foods:

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations in innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reports to: Quality Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the batching and kitting departments to provide regulatory inspection support in a quality control capacity.

• Verify procedures for batching a particular product and follow up with batchers as required to ensure batch sheets are being followed accurately.

• Verify lot codes, expiry dates, and documentation for ingredient alongside the kitting department.

• Ensure correct cleaning protocols and compliance for customer formulation and processing are being followed.

• Separate allergen and non-allergen products accordingly.

• Interact and collaborate with the production team to resolve food safety issues and maintain product quality.

• Support and monitor quality control inspections, track corrective actions implementations, measure results.

• Conduct inspection and testing analysis on incoming raw materials, additional in-process, and finished product according to inspections and test tables.

• Complete quality documentation and log non-conformities.

• Participate in the internal audit program to ensure compliance with quality assurance policies and specifications.

• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.

• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.

• Other duties as assigned.

Profile

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or life science related field

• 1+ years of experience in food manufacturing within a GMP environment required

• Knowledge of food safety related legislation, standards, and regulations

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong written and oral communications skills

• Strong analytical skills and balanced decision-making skills

• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

• Proficient computer skills

• NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30 years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.

*this job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization*

12 hour continental rotational shifts (day and night shifts)
84 hours biweekly