Quality Assurance Technician - Brampton, Canada - Sofina Foods Inc

Sofina Foods Inc

Verified Company

Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

We are looking for someone who can be 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.

You will work on:

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.
Monitor SOP's (Standard Operating procedures), personal hygiene, product handling (raw materials, in process or finished) for temperatures, weights, shapes, injection, cook up and other product specifications.
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
Verify production and HACCP reports for accuracy and follow up with production department when needed.
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.

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are representative but not all inclusive.

What you will bring:

Certificate or Diploma in Quality Assurance or a related discipline, with relevant food processing experience
Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, Quality regulatory requirements and systems
Strong understanding of manufacturing food processes
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
Strong leadership and communication skills

Sofina Foods Inc.

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

Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.