Quality Assurance Technician - Yorkton, Canada - Richardson

Description

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada's Best Managed Companies with over 3,000 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.

Richardson Oilseed is one of Canada's oldest and largest fully-integrated oilseed processing and packaging operations with three facilities across Canada. In addition to producing bulk canola oil and meal, our food products division produces a wide variety of canola-based margarines, oils, and shortenings for the industrial, retail and foodservice markets.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Technician (Term) at our Yorkton, SK location.

Responsibilities:

• Full chemical analysis on all stages of oil processing from seed to refined, bleached and deodorized oils
• Ensure products are being made according to documented internal Richardson and customer requirements
• Providing release approval to pre-load and load oil products
• Provide analysis for non-conforming products and feedback to production on required analysis
• Verify incoming raw materials meet food safety quality requirements
• Conduct retained sample collection and ensure samples are controlled for the required period of time
• Recognize actual / potential food safety and quality issues
• Conduct inspection and testing analysis on incoming raw materials, additional in-process and finished product
• Formulation of additives blends
• Carrying out Food Safety Audits

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Degree or diploma in Food Science, Microbiology or Chemistry - an asset
• 3 - 5 years previous experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Familiar with GMP and HACCP
• Excellent computer, written, documentation and verbal communication skills
• Must be willing to work shifts and overtime

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by May 16, 2024.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.