Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description: The QA Technician is responsible for assisting the QA Manager in maintaining the facility’s HACCP, pre-requisite and BRC programs. This includes all necessary documentation reviews, task monitoring/verifications as well as facility audits, product sampling and 1:1 associate training. It also includes testing requirements, pre-operational inspections, data entry and record keeping as well as other projects as deemed necessary by the QA Manager. Key Responsibilities: Swabbing (Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli) Primarily responsible for the day-to-day functions of maintaining the HACCP systems in the facility. Record keeping of task and monitoring documents. Associate training (deviation/preventative measure/updates) Approving product for Shipments Coordination of product sampling for specific testing based on program requirements. Ingredient sampling, CFIA review and release of ingredients for production to use. Water and Air sample collection Data entry of test results into electronic spreadsheets Coordination of product holds and releases. Qualifications: Basic understanding of HACCP principles and government regulations regarding meat processing Strong computer knowledge and ability to work with various programs (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to create spreadsheets, reports, and written letters of response. Strong Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task Strong communication skills (verbal and written) as required to interact with associates and internal/external contacts. Knowledge of good manufacturing practices Technical science diploma or degree an asset.

The QA Technician assists the QA Manager in maintaining HACCP, pre-requisite, and BRC programs through documentation reviews and facility audits. Key duties include performing environmental swabbing, coordinating product sampling, and conducting associate training.

Candidates should have a basic understanding of HACCP principles, government meat processing regulations, and strong computer proficiency. A technical science diploma or degree is considered an asset.

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• HACCP
• BRC Programs
• Product Sampling
• Data Entry
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Facility Auditing
• Technical Writing
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Air Sampling
• Shipment Coordination
• Record Keeping
• Auditing
• Spreadsheets
• Communication
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Multitasking
• Safety Assurance
• Coordinating

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

Minimum education

College diploma

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week