Quality Assurance Technician - (12 months contract)

Give and Go Prepared Foods•Brampton, ON

21h•CA$48,000 - CA$61,000•Onsite

About The Position

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family, a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. We offer opportunities for career growth and development within an energetic team that values respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability. Our consumer brands include two-bite® brand, two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™. This is an exciting time to join the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and are looking for individuals to contribute to our growth and future. The QA Technician is responsible for the quality of the product and packaging sold to consumers. The role focuses on the quality of the production process, maintaining standard processes to prevent adulteration or contamination of product, testing product attributes and packaging integrity, regulatory compliance, and facility sanitation. The technician will also provide direction to hourly and salaried lab technicians and sanitation workers. This position operates on the Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM.

Requirements

1-3 years quality assurance experience in food manufacturing is a must
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Ability to work independently for majority of the day
Fast paced environment
Must have reliable transportation to travel within Give & Go plant locations

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelors degree or Diploma in food science, Microbiology or related discipline
Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, delegate and follow-up
Demonstrated ability to identify potential issues and resolve complex problems
High personal energy level/resilient in nature
High degree of emotional maturity and integrity
Superior leadership skills along with strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership in the areas of food safety and quality systems
Ability to provide leadership to the plant on all product safety programs and issues
Accountable for product quality by conducting regular checks as per procedure and educating production personnel on product quality standards (if needed)
Accountable for ingredient and packaging meeting specifications prior to use in production
Responsible for food safety within the facility
Responsible to follow Give and Go’s quality and food safety standards
Analyze and maintain the quality of all products, as per set procedures
Performs audits to assure compliance to GMP and company standards
Responsible for ensuring the highest level in product and package quality while operating within product usage and budgetary guidelines
Work as a role model for safety in the workplace
Responsible for recommending changes in manufacturing practices and or production flow to ensure product safety
Perform other duties as assigned