QA Assistant (Contract 6 months - Afternoon Shift)

Piller's Fine Food • Brantford, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is currently open due to an existing vacancy. Piller’s is in the business of crafting high quality, specialty foods for families to enjoy. Our award-winning deli and meat products are found in grocery and restaurant chains across North America. We’re passionate about our products and equally as passionate about the success and safety of our people. If you are looking for a long-term career in manufacturing with job security, teamwork, and fantastic co-workers, consider us as your next place to call home.

Requirements

• Read, write, and communicate (English)
• Experience working within a HACCP-regulated food manufacturing environment.
• 3 years’ experience in a food manufacturing
• Basic mathematical skills and computer skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively both as an individual and a team member
• Ability to work in a cold environment

Nice To Haves

• Prior testing, laboratory, analysis experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance checks throughout the production process, including net weight, package integrity, labeling, temperature, metal detection, product appearance, pH testing, stuffing weights, shrink tests, and other product specifications.
• Inspect work-in-process and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards, food safety requirements, and established operating procedures.
• Collaborate with production teams to provide guidance on product specifications, quality requirements, and corrective actions.
• Perform routine quality inspections and testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Conduct environmental, food contact, sanitation, ATP, and equipment teardown swabbing in accordance with food safety and quality programs.
• Complete pre-operational inspections of production areas to verify cleaning and sanitation effectiveness and identify areas requiring corrective action.
• Place equipment or products on hold when quality, sanitation, or food safety requirements are not met.
• Investigate quality concerns, including foreign material findings, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Accurately document inspection results, testing data, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Assist with customer complaint investigations, product holds, and quality-related documentation and reporting.
• Monitor compliance with SQF, HACCP, GMP, and other food safety and quality management system requirements.
• Support laboratory and analytical testing activities as required.
• Provide weekend coverage for quality assurance activities, including pre-operational inspections, quality checks, and environmental monitoring.
• Promote and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards throughout the facility.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following all health and safety procedures and reporting hazards, incidents, and near misses.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Note this role is for a 6 month contract.

Benefits

• Competitive wages starting at $25.68/hr + extra $1.00/hr for afternoon shift premium
• Straight Afternoon Shift (3:00pm-11:30pm)
• Discounted Piller's Products
• Company paid events, lunches, and giveaways

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed