Quality Assurance Technician

Job summary

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring raw materials and finished products meet food safety and quality standards. They perform inspections, analyze product characteristics, and manage documentation such as certificates of analysis.

Job details

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 4,000 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities. Richardson Milling, a division of Richardson International, is the largest industrial oat miller in the world. Richardson has processing mills in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. and is proud to have the most extensive oat supply thanks to strong relationships with oat growers. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Technician at our Portage la Prairie, MB location. A Quality Assurance technician is responsible for ensuring raw material, in-process blends and finished products meet food safety and quality requirements. Responsibilities: Gather product samples within the manufacturing environment Conduct inspection & testing on finished product according to specifications Analyze product for characteristics such as moisture, weight, water hydration and particle size and apply all test information into the database Initiate, communicate and track all product non-conformances to the specification Create and release certificates of analysis for all customers upon request Collect retained samples and maintain quality & food safety parameters Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Grade 12 or equivalent Excellent computer, written, documentation and verbal communication skills Must be willing to work day and night shifts, as well as overtime Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is an asset Richardson International provides a comprehensive compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan, and training and career development opportunities. Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by September 28, 2026. Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring raw materials and finished products meet food safety and quality standards. They perform inspections, analyze product characteristics, and manage documentation such as certificates of analysis.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education or equivalent and possess strong computer and communication skills. Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Pension • Flexible benefits plan • Training opportunities • Career development opportunities

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Quality assurance
• Food safety
• Inspection
• Testing
• Data entry
• Communication
• Documentation
• Sample collection
• Moisture analysis
• Particle size analysis
• Non-conformance tracking
• Certificate of analysis creation
• Milling
• Food Manufacturing
• Agriculture
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Particle Size Analysis
• Quality Assurance
• Verbal Communication Skills

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Agriculture
• Science & Research
• Quality Assurance Technician
• Quality Technician (General)
• Product Graders and Testers (except Foods and Beverages)
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers