Quality Assurance Technician

at  Sofina Foods Inc

Why Join Our Team?
Sofina Foods is one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. Join our family of diverse, talented and dedicated people and become part of an industry leading company as we strive to be the most successful food company in the world.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Extended health benefits after probation
• Dental benefits
• Pension plan
• Discount in meat products
• Career growth opportunities
• Referral bonus available if you refer a friend.
  What is the Job About?
  A Quality Assurance Technician monitors and inspects Sofina products, materials, equipment, and production facilities to comply with Sofina Quality by Process philosophy, Sofina QA programs and specifications, to excel customer expectations ensuring compliance with government regulations. We are seeking someone who is flexible to work different start times on the day shift; 2:00 AM, 4:00 AM & 8:00 AM starts. Flexibility to work on other shifts will be required for vacation coverage as needed.

Key Accountabilities

• (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)(Critical Control Points)
• (Good Manufacturing Practices)(Modern Poultry Inspection Program)
• Understand, operate and calibrate all lab equipment (such as incubator, scales, thermometers, etc) in accordance with standard operating procedures. Conduct microbiological tests such as swabbing, air sampling, E. coli sampling, microbiological counts to ensure compliance to Sofina Foods 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 the Plant Management on quality issues and recommend corrective actions and preventative measures. Assist the QA Manager in orienting all employees on quality, regulatory and food safety principles and policies and in ensuring they remain current in their knowledge
• Accountable to participate in QA projects such as process validation, microbiological data collection (ex. Campylobacter), new product launches, etc. with a goal of improved compliance and operational efficiency
• Other duties as required.

Please refer the Job description for details