QC Processing Technician

YA YA Foods Corp•Belleville, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Truss Beverage Co, a subsidiary of Ya YA Foods, is seeking a QC Processing Technician. Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages with over 30 years of experience. They pride themselves on satisfying global customers and being a solution provider focused on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. A career at Ya YA Foods offers the opportunity to build a career, work with skilled professionals in a dynamic company, be part of a teamwork-focused culture, and grow within the organization.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Food Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or life science related field
1+ years of experience in food manufacturing within a GMP environment required
Knowledge of food safety related legislation, standards, and regulations
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and oral communications skills
Strong analytical skills and balanced decision-making skills
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Proficient computer skills
Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Responsibilities

Work closely with the batching and kitting departments to provide regulatory inspection support in a quality control capacity.
Verify procedures for batching a particular product and follow up with batchers as required to ensure batch sheets are being followed accurately.
Verify lot codes, expiry dates, and documentation for ingredient alongside the kitting department.
Ensure correct cleaning protocols and compliance for customer formulation and processing are being followed.
Separate allergen and non-allergen products accordingly.
Interact and collaborate with the production team to resolve food safety issues and maintain product quality.
Support and monitor quality control inspections, track corrective actions implementations, measure results.
Conduct inspection and testing analysis on incoming raw materials, additional in-process, and finished product according to inspections and test tables.
Complete quality documentation and log non-conformities.
Participate in the internal audit program to ensure compliance with quality assurance policies and specifications.
Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
Other duties as assigned.