Quality Assurance Tech 1

Ventura Foods • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the QA Supervisor, Quality Assurance Technician 1 is responsible for ensuring food products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include routine inspections, sample testing, and documentation to support compliance and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The pay rate for this role is $21.79/hour.

Requirements

• 1 – 2 years of experience in food processing or related industry
• Relevant post-secondary educations/training
• Have an in-depth knowledge of lab tests and methodology used in the food industry
• Written & verbal communication skills
• The proven ability to make & sustain effective interpersonal relationships
• Demonstrated proficiency with MSOffice
• Ability to operate effectively in a customer focused, fast-paced team environment

Responsibilities

• Sampling, inspecting, testing, releasing raw ingredients and finished products on the line
• Finished Product sample collection
• Assist with Hold/release procedures, monitor/verify FP sorting practices.
• Accurate and timely completion of Quality related documentation
• Monitor standards of cleanliness and general housekeeping according to established GMP standards during pre-ops, start-ups.
• Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with HACCP plans, CCP verification, and monitor results and adjust as required.
• Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with HACCP/ prerequisite programs, SQF requirements and customer safety and quality programs
• Ongoing maintenance of laboratory including equipment cleaning and regular calibration.
• Ongoing inspection and documentation of sanitation activities on the line
• Work with other plant team members to identify and implement continuous improvement solutions
• Assist in improvement, organization and efficiency of the QC & manufacturing departments through proper documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, Prescription Drugs, Dental & Vision
• RRSP Program
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Extended Health Care Benefits, Health Care Spending Account, Out of Country/Emergency Medical Travel, and other optional benefits
• Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree