Food Safety and Quality Technician

EarthFresh•Burlington, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1963, EarthFresh has been an international leader in the produce industry, with operations in both the U.S.A. and Canada. We proudly specialize in providing the Foodservice and Retail industries with a wide selection of conventional and organic potato varieties ideal for frying, baking, mashing, boiling, and roasting. We are a team of fantastic people who are joined together by the same belief – that “fresh produce is a way of life”. EarthFresh invites you to be a part of our ever-growing team and share in our success! OBJECTIVE This multi-faceted role has the employee working in several different areas within the production area at EarthFresh Burlington and Millgrove (as required). Reporting to the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager, the Food Safety & Quality Technician will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of food safety/quality protocols, procedures and processes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Strong knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), Food Safety and Occupational Health and Safety
2+ years of experience in a quality control/food safety role (produce industry preferable)
Knowledge of production processes as they pertain to food manufacturing/processing
Knowledge of document control practices
Understanding of manufacturing equipment as it pertains to the food industry, specifically packaging equipment is an asset
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Proficiency in MS Office Suite products
Knowledge of inventory management software is an asset
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and problem solve
A high degree of flexibility and willingness to work overtime and various shifts (up to 12- hour shifts, in addition to weekends, as required) a must
Knowledge of ERP systems, specifically Famous would be considered an asset

Nice To Haves

Current license for Forklift, Reach, Walkie and Scissor Lift would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Continuous maintenance of EarthFresh Food Safety program at EarthFresh Burlington facilities and Millgrove (only as required).
On-line verification of chemical concentrations (hourly).
On-line CCP (Critical Control Points) monitoring (hourly).
Daily GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) checks on production floor, shipping area, and cooler.
Monthly building maintenance checks of the entire building (internal and external).
Ensure that facility is free from brittle plastic materials and glass by conducting regular inspections.
Coordinate calibrations for equipment in production (scales, metal detectors etc.).
Environmental testing for food contact and non-food contact in facility as required.
Test water in facility twice per year to ensure compliance.
Identification of deviations and implementing corrective actions.
Prepare production plant for regular audits, including resolution of orders, compliance with issued corrective actions.
Oversee and initiate food safety training with sanitation employees.
Annual GMP refresher training with EarthFresh employees/maintenance of training logs.
Set up and operate production machines/ equipment as required to maintain product specifications as per EarthFresh requirements.
Monitor output and quality of product as per EarthFresh requirements.
Communicate to Production Managers and/or associates regarding the requirements and/or needed changes to grading processes to achieve quality expectations.
Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety laws and regulations, GMPs and EarthFresh policies and procedures.
Other duties as required by the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager.