Quality Assurance Technician - Weekends

Sofina Foods Inc•Mississauga, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician monitors and inspects finished and in-process products, materials, equipment, and production facilities to ensure compliance with Sofina’s overall Quality Management System and Programs, customer expectations and government regulations. This role involves understanding and executing various quality assurance checks and procedures within a food production environment.

Requirements

Understand all QA documents such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Plans, CCPs (Critical Control Points), pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures.
Complete corresponding records, to ensure procedures and records are followed and completed appropriately.
Perform Quality Assurance checks such as CCP checks, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) monitoring, Pre-operational inspection, prerequisite checks, conformity of finished products throughout the manufacturing process, inspect incoming material, etc. to ensure all procedures are fully implemented and to confirm acceptance to required specifications.
Understand, operate and calibrate all lab equipment (such as scales, thermometers, etc.) in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Conduct microbiological tests such as swabbing, air sampling, listeria sampling and assess/report results to ensure compliance to Sofina / Customer Standards and government regulations.
Maintain accurate lab records, documentation, etc.
Participate in internal and external quality audits and operational reviews.
Conduct quality audits.
Provide timely feedback to the QA Manager and Plant Management on quality issues and recommends corrective actions and preventative measures.
Assist the QA Manager and/or HACCP Coordinator in orienting all employees on quality, regulatory and food safety principles and policies and in ensuring they remain current in their knowledge.
Train all personnel at the Plant (i.e. production, quality, shipping, maintenance, etc.) on quality requirements.
Accountable to participate in QA projects such as microbiological sample collection (e.g. Salmonella, Listeria), collecting template data, validation studies, new product launch, etc. with a goal of improved compliance and operational efficiency.
May assume the responsibilities of the HACCP Coordinator in their absence.
Currently enrolled in College education in food related field of study
Computer literacy: Basic level spreadsheets, word processing, and statistics
Basic Knowledge of safe food handling, GMP’s
Communication skills (both verbal and written)
Building and maintaining relationships (both internal and external relationships)
Detail-oriented, observant
Effective Time Management
Organizing and planning

Responsibilities

Monitor and inspect finished and in-process products, materials, equipment, and production facilities.
Ensure compliance with Sofina’s Quality Management System, customer expectations, and government regulations.
Understand and follow all QA documents such as HACCP Plans, CCPs, pre-requisite programs, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Complete corresponding records to ensure procedures are followed appropriately.
Perform Quality Assurance checks including CCP checks, GMP monitoring, Pre-operational inspection, prerequisite checks, and conformity of finished products.
Inspect incoming material to ensure compliance with required specifications.
Understand, operate, and calibrate lab equipment (scales, thermometers, etc.).
Conduct microbiological tests (swabbing, air sampling, listeria sampling) and report results.
Maintain accurate lab records and documentation.
Participate in internal and external quality audits and operational reviews.
Conduct quality audits.
Provide feedback on quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
Assist in orienting employees on quality, regulatory, and food safety principles.
Train personnel on quality requirements.
Participate in QA projects such as microbiological sample collection, data collection, validation studies, and new product launches.
May assume the responsibilities of the HACCP Coordinator in their absence.