QA Technician - Langley, Canada - JDSweid Foods

JDSweid Foods
JDSweid Foods
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Langley, Canada

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JD Sweid Foods is one of the largest poultry and red meat further processors in Canada. We service both the retail and food service channels and offer high quality products that deliver on taste. With locations in Langley, BC and Waterloo, ON, we employ over 600 people nationally.

We are currently looking to add to our team at our Langley facility:


QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN


Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for implementing food safety, quality program and policies effectively, providing positive evidence that such programs lead to the production of safe quality foods.

Expected to participate in food safety and quality initiatives/projects and lead as an example for plant populations on food safety, quality standards.

Will be responsible for following established food safety and quality procedures. Provisions will be made to cover the absence of an employee in this position.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Quality Assurance functions for meat based protein processing environment (beef, poultry, and pork).
  • Perform process control tasks including preop, in process tests and end product testing as per SOP.
  • Maintain and calibrate testing equipment (e.g. metal detectors, fat analyzer etc.).
  • Monitor process control standards. Work with plant operations to ensure standards are met.
  • Assist plant operations, trouble shoot process concerns, return process to in control status.
  • Inspect raw material and ingredients for compliance.
  • Prepare monthly summary reports.
  • Communicate key information to all stakeholders and QA team members.
  • Participate in training programs for relevant food safety & HACCP procedures, product quality requirements, equipment & process technology.
  • Contribute to the overall Health and Safety of yourself and all team members.
  • Participate in JHSC initiatives and follow established policies as outlined in the Health and Safety policies.
  • Must be able to ingest/taste meat products (beef, pork and chicken) for quality control purpose.
  • Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Postsecondary education or equivalent food manufacturing QA experience in lieu of education
  • Food related experience in a similar environment preferred
  • Knowledge and understanding of Operation, HACCP, and QA systems
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Good Excel skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Wet and cold

We thank all applicants for expressing interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Langley, BC V1M 2X7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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