Quality Assurance Technician - Fort Macleod, Canada - Bouvry Canada- Fort Macleod Location

Description

Bouvry Exports, one of the number one exporter of exotic red meats in North America. We produce a wide variety of red meats including Beef, Bison, Horse, and Elk.


Job Title:

Quality Assurance Technician


Reports to:

QA Manager


Department:

Quality Assurance


Start Date:

Immediately


Job Summary:


Duties:

• To provide assistance/guidance with various departments in the production of our products while ensuring that quality and food safety is maintained.
• To assist in the writing of revising and implementing of policies, procedures and SOP's.
• To perform environmental testing (training will be provided).
• To gain knowledge in HACCP (training to be provided).
• Interpret and implement quality assurance standards.
• Conduct and monitor testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality and record findings.
• Collect samples and prepare them for shipment.
• Document internal audits and other quality assurance activities.
• Perform GMP and product checks (SOPs) daily
• Conduct sampling of finished product and raw materials, submit samples to microbiology lab for testing and followup on any nonconforming results.
• Conduct preoperational inspection
• Perform individual projects/tasks as assigned.
• Data entry and maintenance of department records.
• Conduct internal audits in accordance with schedules
• Identify areas of improving processes related to HACCP
• Comply with company policies, procedure and safety requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, Standard Operating Procedures & Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Strong sense of teamwork and ability to work with diverse group of individuals including upper management and the ability to develop positive working relationships.
• Preferably with at least 23 years' experience in a similar position ideally in the meat processing facility.
• HACCP Certification, Food Science or Microbiologist background is an asset.
• Organizational skills and strong ability to multitask. Ability to establish priorities in multiple areas
• Must be able to perform under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Detailed oriented analytical thinker with strong communication/training skills.
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Must have reliable transportation

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office Programs.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal & written)
• Understanding of CFIA
• Understanding of the slaughter process, meat science, and factors that affect meat product quality.
• Microbiological work including swabbing, plating, and interpreting results.
• Knowledge of environmental water sampling techniques and the interpretation of results.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing, sitting, walking, reading, writing, talking & computer use.
• Ability to walk over unstable terrain to collect and carry samples.
• Ability to climb ladders and go up and down steep steps.
• Ability to bend, crouch, and lift product and equipment off the floor.
• Ability to lift up to 20kgs.
• Ability to handle and work in a high stress environment.

Work Environment:

• Fast paced environment with continuous interruptions and distractions.
• Office, creating SOPs, Analyzing and Interpreting Data, Responding to customer requests and complaints.
• In production as part of verification processes. Must be able to work in an environment with live animals, the slaughter of those animals, blood, fecal/ingesta, bugs/pests, and extremely bad smells etc.
• Working in extreme temperatures.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$20.00-$25.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime

pay


Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location