Quality Assurance And Control Technician

Job description

GFR Ingredients is looking to hire a full time, permanent Quality Assurance and Control Technician. GFR Ingredients is a premier manufacture of plant-based food ingredients, and is located in Barrhead, Alberta, just one hour and twenty minutes north-west of Edmonton. Extensive on-the-job training will be provided by shadowing an experienced technician, with online training provided as needed. The shift will be 12 hours per day, on a rotating four-days-on, four-days-off shift.

Main Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Conduct a wide variety of chemical, physical, and microbiological testing on various products to ensure they meet food safety, food quality, and any customer-required specifications.
• Monitor production processes to ensure those processes meet critical control points, process control points, and other processing requirements.
• Monitor the production environment to ensure compliance with our hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) program, good manufacturing practices (GMP) program, and other food safety programs as applicable.
• Maintain and recalibrate various pieces of scientific equipment.
• Oversee and validate the cleaning and sanitation of production process equipment.
• Participate in our environmental monitoring and pest control programs.
• Maintain digital records in an organized fashion.
• Correspond with external contract labs regarding methods and results.
• Review and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• A fast learner, willing to take on new and varied tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team with individuals from other departments.
• Motivated and able to work efficiently while unsupervised.
• Team player with the ability to follow-up and maintain a positive attitude.
• Adaptable and able to quickly determine the best solution in unexpected situations.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to lift at least 20 kg.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to complete tasks with accuracy, while working within deadlines.
• Prior experience in the food industry, in Quality Assurance, or in analytical testing is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in a scientific field is an asset.

**NOTE: Applicants must have a Minimum of 2 Years of Valid Open Work Permit from the time of hiring (Expiring no sooner than March of 2026, Send a Copy of your Work Permit with your resume) or be a Canadian or Permanent Resident. We are not able to consider any LMIA applications for this position**

We value our employees and provide a respectful, safe and supportive work environment!

Along with competitive wages, we offer a fully paid comprehensive benefit package.

If you are interested in joining our team, we look forward to receiving your resume. Please apply via Indeed or drop it off in person. Only individuals selected to be interviewed will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in GFR Ingredients!

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 42 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Are you a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident OR do you have a Valid Open Canadian Work Permit??

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Barrhead, AB T7N 1G8: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person