QA Technician

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician on a Contract Role for 2 months for our Night Shift. We are looking for a candidate who is flexible, self-accountable, and has the ability to take action when a product's quality is in question.

The Quality Assurance Technician Role - Contract 2 months is responsible for filling an essential role in the monitoring and advancement of food quality and safety programs. The QA Technician also ensures the integrity of products through daily process checks as well as short and long-term projects. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively alone but also work well with fellow team members and the operations team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verifies production control sheets as well as performing production checks such as product temperature, weight, sensory, and texture, CCP, etc.
• Inspects finished products to ensure consistency and quality.
• Performs microbiology tests and monitors plant sanitation checks (equipment swab, environmental / air sampling, etc.
• Generates quality daily and weekly reports for Quality Assurance Manager including wastage, downtime, detained products, non-conformances, etc.
• Supports quality control policies for production workers and performs personal hygiene checks through GMP training.
• Titrates and monitors the concentration of the cleaning chemicals and sanitizers.
• Calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Performs product evaluation and trend analysis.
• Conducts pre-operational checks – inspects by performing visual checks and random swapping to ensure that equipment has been cleaned and sanitized before production.
• Adheres to SOP, OHS, HACCP, SQF and GMP standards, requirements and practices.
• Follows work safe procedures and wears protective equipment as required.
• Participates in root cause analysis.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• University degree or diploma in Food Science, Food Technology or Microbiology.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• A self-starter, having self-discipline and the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Team player.
• Good computer skills (proficient in Microsoft Office applications).
• HACCP and SQF knowledge and experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is in a laboratory setting and in the production area, use of safety shoes required.
• Contract, full-Time position.
• Night Shift - 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM.

Job Types: Fixed Term Contract, Full Time - 2 Months

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person - Delta, BC