QA Lead

Nortera•Tecumseh, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining Nortera Foods Inc. means joining a team that grows together! As the North American leader of ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable foods. Nortera Foods Inc. produces major private and retail brands and markets its own Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

Requirements

Effective communication and troubleshooting skills in a team based environment, collaborating with Line Operators, Mechanics, etc.

Responsibilities

Training of Line Graders, Fill Checks, Canning Attributes in Canning as required for product and operational testing, as well as Pre-Op inspections.
Ensure that shift Quality and Production personnel are fully aware of product specifications for the products being produced on shift, while remaining safety conscious at all times.
Review of thermal processing checks, both paper-based and electronic for accuracy and to ensure all product meets food safety quality and legal requirements.
Review information from the Agricultural team for incoming loads of crops based on the pre-harvesting information made available by the Agricultural teams.
Preliminary review of Quality records during the shift to identify quality and operational problems in real time based on specifications and procedures. Provide end of shift (5 am and 5 pm) recap.
Product chews in Canning on shift to verify maturity evaluation by shift quality control (Linegraders).
Ensure that all procedural recheck testing required as a result of product being out of specification is performed according to established procedures at the required frequency and time interval.
In process sampling to evaluate holds, perform required testing as required by the sampling plan as time permits.
Monitoring and sign offs to verify compliance of all CCPs.
In conjunction with C1: Writing and submission of deviation reports
Pre-Operational inspection, Micro and listeria swabbing.
In process sampling of GMO, Pesticide as per customer requirements
Ensure that any quality concerns are immediately communicated to the Production Teams and facilitate corrective actions with the Production Teams quickly.
Ensure that required Library samples are being maintained.
May occasionally be required to perform other quality duties or Attribute duties as guided by the Supervisor/Manager.
Data input of Quality results into computerized programs as needed.
Quality activities such as glass audits, lighting audits, data entry etc. during periods when production lines are not operating.
Other duties as may be assigned.