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About This Opportunity The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician (HACCP) reports to the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor. This position is responsible for managing day to day tasks associated with plant HACCP program and other food safety programs within the department.

Any Canada Packers team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 5th. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily record reviews, verifications and data entry of results.
• Performs scheduled monitoring and verifications required for HACCP, third party audits, and customer requirements.
• Training on GMPs and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain an on-floor presence to ensure requirements are being met.
• Follows up on corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Responsible for maintaining thorough knowledge of all food safety and regulatory programs in order to act as a liaison between FSQA and other departments as a subject matter expert.
• Assists Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor with plant issues, program changes/improvements, etc.
• Assists Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor with the creation of training programs to improve food safety understanding in the plant; administer and maintain training programs.
• Assists HACCP Specialist in managing HACCP forms to ensure current versions are in use and obsolete documents are removed from the system
• Assisting in Six Sigma projects as required
• Prevents the ongoing production of non-compliant product when non-conformities are observed or identified.
• Controls any non-compliant product that has been produced, performs a food safety assessment and determine appropriate method of disposal.
• Responsible as support for the HACCP Specialist.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills & Experience

• Computer literacy with an understanding of MS Office programs – MS Word, Excel etc.
• Bachelor of Science or Diploma in Food Safety/Science program, understanding of HACCP and Food safety or equivalent experience in the fresh pork industry will be a definite asset.
• Consistently manages competing priorities in both office and production environments with professionalism and composure.
• Confident in communicating effectively with plant supervisors, management and CFIA.
• Demonstrated ability to follow and understand standard operating procedures, regulatory requirements, etc.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to function in a fast paced production environment
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills and strong communication skills – verbal, written, listening
• Working experience in the fresh pork industry, knowledge of the different meat cuts and food quality issues will be a definite asset.

What We Offer

• Values based culture.
• Hybrid work model for eligible roles.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity is a critical component of our culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Recruitment Team at accommodations@canadapackers.com.

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the Canada Packers Careers Page are not a reflection of Canada Packers and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. We offer competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Recruitment Team.