Quality Assurance Technician

Cerelia Bakery Canada LP•Mississauga, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures product quality and food safety in a mixing/production environment by monitoring processes, enforcing GMP/HACCP standards, inspecting materials and finished goods, and managing non-conforming products. Supports audits, sanitation, and compliance with all specifications.

Requirements

Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn.
Ability to work rotational 8–10 hour shifts, including overtime as required.
Reliable transportation or access to a personal vehicle is an asset.
Team-oriented with a willingness to support others as needed.
Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and quality.
Self-motivated, results-driven, and committed to delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-operational inspection on operating equipment in the mixing production before handing off for start-up.
Monitor production/ mixing process and personnel GMP practice.
Allergen check on process as outlined in the HACCP requirements.
Participate in internal and external quality audits and operational review.
Inspect raw material, products and reports any deficiencies and off-spec product to Quality Assurance Manager.
Involve in the sanitation inspection.
Check the percentage of the chemical.
Check critical control points.
Enforce non-nuts/nuts flow
Maintain retain sample & send sample to third party labs on equipment.
Perform sensory evaluation of all batches mixed before they are processed.
Check temperature of cooler, freezers, and humidity.
Change temp charts weekly.
Monitor that employees on the line are filling out paperwork completely and correctly.
Ensure raw and finished product follow all specifications: i.e. weight, placement in tray or case, packaging date, production and best before date, outside coding etc.
Make sure product meets required specifications and segregates product that does not meet specifications and puts on QC Hold.