Quality Assurance Technician - Chilliwack, Canada - Five Corners Meat Co

Five Corners Meat Co

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Chilliwack, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Brief Job Description

The Quality Assurance Technician will be responsible for performing daily quality assurance and quality control duties to assure food safety and product quality.

The QA Technician will ensure adherence to quality procedures, company's policies and government regulations during the production process. The position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Critical Objectives

Assures consistent quality and high confidence level in food safety of all products
Assures GMP and timely response to noncompliant products
Assures data collection, data management and analysis
Meets or exceeds KPIs

Responsibilities

Food Safety & Quality

Conduct preoperational inspection and verify sanitation effectiveness through visual inspection and microbial swab analysis.
Monitor employees, enforce GMPs and notify supervisors of any GMP violation.
Conduct inprocess and finished product quality and specification audits.
Conduct scale checks and label verification during production.
Monitor and ensure adherence to hold/release procedures.
Verify equipment functionality and perform equipment calibrations.
Perform data entry, file and maintain quality assurance records.
Perform general laboratory duties e.g. sampling, media preparation and plating.
Track and maintain inhouse and third party laboratory results
Document and prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, trending and summarizing results.
Assist in employee training and customer complaint trend analysis.
Assist in developing/modifying GMP training material, quality assurance policies and procedures.
Assist with auditing process SOPs for accuracy.
Coach employees in all aspects of GMP.
Normal work schedule Monday to Friday. Eligible for overtime pay. May be asked to work Saturday
Other duties as required

Leadership

Exemplify the DFF values of People, Safety, Integrity, Quality and Customer Focus.
Coach employees on GMP.
Adhere to and promote Company procedures and policies at all times.

Safety

Provide and maintain a safe working environment for all employees and visiting customers.
Work with the team towards achieving zero lost time and medical incidents.
Adhere to the rules, regulations, and labour as per the site policies on OH&S.

Critical KPIs

Number of CFIA CVS
BRC Rating
Customer Complaints Reduction
Number of nonconformities
Number of GMP violations

Position Requirements

University degree and/or diploma in a Science related program (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Microbiology or Biological Sciences).
Knowledge in general quality and food safety principles.
Knowledge of HACCP and other Food Safety Programs.

Position Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to react to situations with strong sense of urgency and attention to details.
Proficient in using various type of computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.).
Ability to perform under pressure in a fastpaced environment.
Ability to work well with others & independently.

Physical Requirements