Quality Control Technician - Edmonton, Canada - The Little Potato Company

The Little Potato Company

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

_Our purpose at The Little Potato Company is "Save the potato. Feed the world, better."_

Because we believe everyone, everywhere deserves to eat good, healthy food. And it all starts with our little Creamer Potatoes one of the most economical, energy efficient, and highly nutritious food crops available_
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We are a dynamic team that embraces diversity and unique differences, holding every employee in the highest regard, while fostering an awardwinning workplace where health, safety and fun combine to create an environment where everyone feels like family._
Come join our rapidly expanding company and help us transform the entire potato industry one little Creamer at a time_

PRIMARY FOCUS:

In this exciting opportunity, the Quality Control Technician is accountable for carrying out critical inspections in accordance with established standards and procedures and ensuring that they are reported and documented as per The Little Potato Company Quality Control Program.

This position implements, maintains, and improves the Quality Control Program to focus on product integrity and reliability.

This position will be on a temporary contract on the third shift (night shift) reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor and will be based in our Edmonton Office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collect samples of packed products from packaging lines.
Perform quality testing and record the results manually.
Confirm that finished products meet applicable regulatory and quality standards prior to their release.
Inform Supervisor immediately of any issues encountered during quality testing.
Follow internal procedure in case of a deviation.
Maintain proper documentation of quality testing results.
Work closely with machine operators and the graders.
Collect library samples from each production run.
Contribute to product traceability and recommend improvements to quality system procedures.
Shift work with the ability to work overtime & weekends, possibility of rotating shifts as required.
Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in the food industry.
Quality control experience is preferred.
Basic computer knowledge (Ex: Microsoft Office
Excel, Word).
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Positive, responsible individual capable of working effectively with limited supervision.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as required.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Able to work in a fast paced, changing environment.
Team player with good interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail required.

The Little Potato Company is an innovative, fast-growing company in a unique niche market. Our future looks very bright, and so could yours. Not yet passionate about potatoes? No worries - it's inspiring around here.

We've worked hard to build an award-winning workplace where people feel like a family. If you share our people-centered values, we'd love to talk.