Qa Assistant

Position:

Quality Assurance Assistant

Reports to:

Quality Assurance Manager

Responsibilities:

Ø Maintain HACCP (and SFCR and FSSC22000) programs including reassessment, verification, validations, NCR’s, “Hold and Release” databases, KPI’s, root cause analysis.

Ø Conduct food safety and technical training including CCP and/or prerequisite program training

Ø Conduct facility inspections

Ø Release of incoming raw materials and supplies by reviewing receiving inspection record and supplier documents.

Ø Review of process batch records for product release.

Ø Verifying Food Safety and Quality records.

Ø Reviewing supplier documents.

Ø Managing of non-conforming finished product and raw materials..

Ø Development of specifications, SOPs and work instructions.

Ø Investigate consumer complaints including documentation of findings and drafting responses as appropriate

Ø Equipment calibration Status review

Ø Food safety and quality training with production focused curriculum.

Skills and Knowledge:

Ø Strong communication and organizational skills.

Ø Hands-on approach, maintaining a visible presence within the operation at all times, including time on production floor.

Ø Detail-orientation with strong record keeping skills.

Ø The ability to effectively mentor, train, and develop team members.

Ø Availability to work on weekends and/or afternoon shift.

Qualifications:

Ø Minimum of a 2-year diploma, with preference given to those with diplomas/degrees in biotechnology, food science, biology or biochemistry.

Ø 1+ years experience in a Quality Department of a manufacturing company.

Ø Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s and SFCR or GFSI schemes.

Ø Formal internal auditing training will would be considered an asset.

Ø Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Ø Eligibility to legally work in Canada.

Ø Fluent in written and spoken English.

We offer:

· Competitive salary and comprehensive company benefit plan.

· Long-term career development.

· Supportive and challenging work environment.

· Commitment to safety

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Abbotsford, BC (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Abbotsford, BC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person