Student (Quality Assurance)

Maple Lodge Farms Ltd•Halton Hills, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a new 4-month contract position for a Student in Quality Assurance at Maple Lodge Farms, Canada's largest poultry processor. The role focuses on Quality Assurance and Food Safety, involving quality checks and temperature monitoring to ensure food safety and quality products. The position reports to the QA Manager - Operations and operates on a Monday to Friday shift from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Requirements

No previous experience is required
Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc.
General Computer Skills (e.g. MS Office) inclusive of working with medium datasets.
Ability to work in a slaughter, raw and cooked poultry processing environment.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and multitask are essential for success in this role.
Enrolled in a Post Secondary education program.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in statistical analysis is preferred.
Relevant food processing experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Verifies that plant practices and/or product related to the assigned plant area are compliant to the customer and the Company’s requirements and recommends solutions to obtain the best quality products. Follow up with appropriate parties to ensure that corrective actions are taken where the product does not meet MLF and/or customer requirements.
Monitors the assigned area (department) to ensure that employees are compliant to Company’s Good Manufacturing Practices and records the results as well as corrective actions, if deviations occur.
Monitors and records all assigned tasks and completes the associated records in a timely manner (as close to real time as possible) to ensure that all related documents, including product specification documents, are comprehensive, up to date, and compliant with company policies and practices.
Monitors and verifies the CCPs related to the assigned department.
Provides daily information to the QA Supervisor and/or Manager with respect to results and progress in the area where assigned in the plant.
Adhere/comply with company policies and procedures.
Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.