Lab Quality Technician (Holiday Relief)

REPORTS TO: QA Manager

LOCATION: Annacis Island

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Quality Assurance team! Our Quality Assurance Technician will help us ensure the fast and accurate handling of documents and products/material tests to support the quality team.

Opportunities

This is a very exciting time as you will get a chance to learn our unique processes and techniques and champion quality assurance for Earth’s Own and Happy Planet. The QA Technician will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that raw material, raw product and finished product is inspected and released in time and that non-conforming product disposition is handled in an efficient manner.

Here are the Job responsibilities

Sample Collection and Preparation:

• Collect samples of raw materials, WIP, and Finished products.
• Prepare samples for testing according to procedures.

Testing and Analysis:

• Perform routine tests such as total solids, butterfat, pH, organoleptic evaluation.
• Prepare media for microbial testing.
• Conduct microbial testing.
• Utilize lab equipment and instrumentation for accurate and reliable results.
• Perform CIP chemical testing to verify the effectiveness of cleanliness.
• Conduct allergen testing to ensure products meet specified allergen control measures.
• Perform environmental testing.

Documentation:

• Record test results accurately and maintain detailed documentation.
• Prepare and maintain COA.

Calibration and Maintenance:

• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Perform routine maintenance for laboratory equipment.

Batch Processing: Issue raw batches formula for processing.

Compliance and Regulatory:

• Follow GMP and food safety procedures.
• Abide by health and safety regulations.

Communication: Communicate effectively with Production, Warehouse and Management regarding food safety and quality issues and corrective actions.

Drive & motivation

· You are passionate about quality assurance and proud to be the champion of quality

· You enjoy solving problems by analyzing data and investigating issues

· You are health-conscious and have values that align with Earth’s Own and Happy Planet

Character & Abilities

· You are a multi-tasker who prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines

· You are meticulous, process-driven, and uber-organized with a keen eye for detail

· You are a great communicator who can easily get along and work with different personalities

· You are able to lead, instruct, and communicate company and regulatory standards to employees

Knowledge & skills

· You have a working knowledge of CFIA standards

· You understand HACCP concepts and processes (training in HACCP)

· You have intermediate level Excel, Word, and Outlook skills

Experience

· You have a Degree/Diploma in Food Science/Food Technology or related discipline

· You have experience working in a similar capacity, preferably in a food production facility or a food testing lab

Nice-to-Have

· You have experience troubleshooting complex QA issues

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $36.23 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Food manufacturing: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person