Quality Assurance Summer Student - Mississauga, ON, Canada - Sofina Foods Inc.

    Sofina Foods Inc.
    Sofina Foods Inc. Mississauga, ON, Canada

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    Why work for Sofina Foods Inc?
    Competitive salary starting at $17 per hour.


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    Quality Assurance Technician (Summer Contract)


    Shift Timing:
    Days & Afternoons (will rotate between shifts to cover sick days, vacations, etc.)
    Full-time, Temporary | 40hrs/week+


    Reporting to Quality Assurance Manager, the Summer Student, QA is responsible for the administration of Quality Assurance functions as they relate to raw material and finished product testing to achieve customer product specifications inclusive of routine microbiological testing and results analysis and general administrative duties.

    Provide coverage for sick and vacation days to both plant locations as needed.

    Inspection/collection of incoming raw materials, dry ingredients and finished product for microbiological, chemistry tests and other tests, sending samples to internal or external accredited laboratory.

    Inspection/audit of incoming raw materials, dry ingredients and packaging by conducting weight / count measurements and organoleptic analysis for conformance as per Food Safety and Quality Manual.

    Observe and coach plant employees to comply with GMPs.
    Update and maintain the Visual Quality Standards database for raw materials.
    Perform monitoring and verification of various tasks based on HACCP program and Food Safety and Quality Manual
    Investigate the customer complaints as required and provide this information to QA Manager.
    Maintain the lab, work areas and equipment clean at all times.
    Assist QA Manager and HACCP Coordinator in special projects updating programs and procedures.
    Currently enrolled in College education in food related field of study

    Computer literacy:
    Basic Knowledge of safe food handling, GMP's
    Building and maintaining relationships (both internal and external relationships)
    Organizing and planning

    Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and food service customers as well as international markets.

    We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken, and fish products. Our family of brands includes Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva, and Zamzam. Sofina Foods Inc.

    is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA').