QA Technician - Toronto, Canada - Shah Canada Group

Shah Canada Group

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Core Responsibilities:

Effective implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of the company's Food Safety and Quality Systems, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), policies and procedures, programs, and controls
Inspection and completion of Preoperations monitoring and Operations activities and record
Ensure monitoring activities and record completion is conducted as per the written program by designated employees
Ensure GMPs are always followed by all employees (e.g., proper use of work apparel, communicable disease policy, etc.)
Responsible for product sampling and laboratory submission
Responsible for sanitation effectiveness environmental (swab) sample taking and laboratory submission
Responsible for ensuring scales are calibrated at their appropriate frequency.
Perform monitoring procedures related to production and quality activities to ensure production procedures are being followed and customer specifications and regulatory requirements are being met
Communicate QA Supervisor/Manager and Management regarding deviations found during preoperational and operational inspections
Initiate control of products, equipment, and or materials when deviations occur
Follow up with corrective actions as per instructions until resolved
Ensure segregation policies for allergens and nonconforming products are followed in all storage and production areas
Responsible for ensuring finished products and raw ingredients are properly labeled and stored (i.e., allergen, WIP, finished product)
Assist the QA Manager/Supervisor in delivering GMP training (Metal Detection, ETO), Shipping and Receiving procedures to new employees, and yearly refresher training
Perform onsite and record review activities as part of the Program and Standard Operating Procedures
Represent the company in a professional manner in dealings with government personnel, customers, and any other visitors to the plant facility
Develop and or support QA Manager and Management with Product Specifications Development and Product Development
Assists QA Manager/Supervisor with conducting internal auditing as per BRC requirements.
Assists QA Manager/Supervisor with conducting Mock Recall for finished products, packaging materials, and raw materials as per frequency specified on the Recall Program
Handle returns and holds.
Assist QA Supervisor and QA Manager on the customer complaint investigation
Must be able to assess products (organoleptic evaluations, microbiology/chemistry results, etc.) to determine acceptable and nonconforming products.
Liaise with team members to determine the disposition of the nonconforming product.

***Other Duties as assigned.

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NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT / DISPOSITIONS:
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Minimum post-secondary degree in a related field equivalent to Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Safety, or Public Health.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum 12 years experience in a similar role within the food industry maintaining/implementing GFSI Regulatory standards.
Minimum 12 years experience in a role within the food industry monitoring quality assurance and control programs.
Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)