Quality Control Technician (Night Shift) - 6 Month Contract

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry. From our hatcheries to our “ready to eat” state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products. Role: The Quality Control Technician is responsible for evaluating and assessing that HACCP and Quality Assurance Programs are properly maintained in compliance with regulatory guidelines though auditing/inspection, product quality control, data entry and reporting findings and data collected to verify compliance or to identify a need for corrective action. In addition, the Quality Control Technician will provide support to operations with the objective of meeting food safety requirements efficiently. The Quality Control Technician will be responsible for following established food safety and quality procedures. \n Responsibilities: Perform pre-operational inspection on operating equipment when required before handing off for start-up Perform all line checks to ensure compliance with product specifications Monitor all line settings and document in accordance with process control requirements Adhere to food safety and HACCP Principles Audit, assess and report compliance level for documented process control standards Perform critical control point checks, pre shipment reviews, allergen checks on process as outlined in the HACCP requirements and other QC duties defined within the Quality Control Plan Trouble shoot processing lines and provide solutions to operations that target manufacturing and food safety requirements Evaluate held product, suggest disposition and inform appropriate Quality Assurance personnel as required Inspect raw material products and outgoing product and report any deficiencies and off-specification product to Quality Assurance Manager Perform various inspections (ie. daily operational inspection, room temperature monitoring, metal detection verification, building inspection, locker inspection) Complete QC-related documents with accuracy and error-free Review and verify production records for completion and accuracy Ongoing GMP compliance monitoring Responsible for sample (swabs, raw materials, products) collection Responsible for sensory evaluation and in-house laboratory organoleptic and microbial product testing Other tasks assigned by QA Manager or designate Requirements: University/Bachelor/Diploma of Food Science & chemical or Equivalent Minimum one year of related experience, preferably in the meat industry Basic knowledge of CFIA SFCR, GFSI (BRC) requirements Attention to detail with good time management skill Able to work individual with minimal supervision and as a team player with “can-do” attitude Good communication skill (verbal and writing) Good analytical skill and be able to take appropriate immediate actions to ensure food safety is not compromised Proficiency in Microsoft Office Able to lift up to 25kg when required Flexible to work night shifts and overtime \n $53,000 - $56,000 a year \n #INDHP #LI-SJ At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply. Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for maintaining HACCP and Quality Assurance programs through auditing, inspection, and data reporting. They also provide support to operations to ensure food safety requirements and quality standards are met efficiently.

Candidates must hold a University degree or Diploma in Food Science, Chemistry, or an equivalent field. A minimum of one year of related experience, preferably in the meat industry, is required along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Time managementPreferred
• Quality assurancePreferred
• Food safetyPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Data entryPreferred

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• HACCP
• Quality Assurance
• Food Safety
• Auditing
• Inspection
• Data Entry
• Process Control
• Troubleshooting
• GMP Compliance
• Sensory Evaluation
• Microbial Testing
• Microsoft Office
• Time Management
• Analytical Skills
• Communication
• Food Science
• Poultry Industry
• Lifting Ability
• Building Inspections
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Investments
• Cooking
• Food Services
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Metal Detection Equipment
• Operations
• Product Testing
• Safety Assurance
• Sensory Analysis
• Product Quality (QA/QC)
• Quality Control
• Detail Oriented

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

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week