Quality Assurance - Quality Assurance Technician

at  Flow Hydration

Who we are
Since starting with a single family-owned artesian spring in Canada, Flow has grown rapidly. And our commitment to providing naturally alkaline, naturally delicious spring water without the plastic bottle has grown as well. As a Certified B Corporation, Flow meets the highest social and environmental standards. From our 100% recyclable, 68-75% renewable packaging to our minimal use of natural resources, Flow works to provide sustainable hydration and to protect our planet for generations to come.
Who you are
As a reliable, diligent team member – you’re looking for a new career with room to grow… while producing sustainably packaged products that are good for the planet!

What you’ll do day-to-day

• Assure that the product conforms to the finished product specification.
• Provide detailed written information relating to the quality of the product and process.
• Adjust batch for Mix and Blend Operator as needed to satisfy specification requirement.
• Perform organoleptic test on both raw and finished product.
• Perform micro testing, chemical and physical analysis on raw and finished product.
• Maintain and organize all QA records.
• Assist in set-up analytical programs for lab equipment
• Inspect transfer, mixing and processing equipment to ensure proper cleaning and quality practices.
• Perform testing on incoming ingredients per the ingredient sampling program.
• Participate in sensory evaluation.
• Perform QA Incubation/Packaging technician tasks as needed
• Operate pH meter including calibration and maintenance
• Monitor the temperature of the incubation rooms
• Conduct finished product testing according to the requirement
• Assure that product conforms to post-process pH standards
• Responsible for creating and updating daily incubation reports.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Maintain and create organized QA records from the production floor and on the computer
• Perform package integrity checks to confirm the aseptic condition of Tetra Pak

containers including visual and destructive tests of the package.

• Assure that the product conforms to the finished product specification
• Provide detailed oral and written information relating to quality of the product,

package, and process

• Monitor package, case code, and cap placement
• Ensure that correct fiber, case code and package code are used
• Approve the case code before the production run. Make sure that cases are stacked sequentially, and the case code is legible
• Inspect and validate CIP’s with titrations on Tetra Pak filling machines and UHT to ensure proper cleaning and quality practices
• Ensure that proper safety and quality protocols are being followed
• Ensure that any deviations in package integrity or product quality are properly placed on hold
• Collect incubation samples and place them on the appropriate shelves
• Other duties as assigned.

Your qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in area of responsibility
• Strong computer skills, including skills in the application of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Strong decision-making skills, training skills, problem analysis skills, teamwork, creativity
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent specializing in Food Science, Quality Assurance or related field
• 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in a food/beverage manufacturing setting
• HACCP and GMP Knowledge / certification
• You should be able to work fulltime with valid work permit or PR
• You should be able to commute to Aurora for your shift

• Assure that the product conforms to the finished product specification.
• Provide detailed written information relating to the quality of the product and process.
• Adjust batch for Mix and Blend Operator as needed to satisfy specification requirement.
• Perform organoleptic test on both raw and finished product.
• Perform micro testing, chemical and physical analysis on raw and finished product.
• Maintain and organize all QA records.
• Assist in set-up analytical programs for lab equipment
• Inspect transfer, mixing and processing equipment to ensure proper cleaning and quality practices.
• Perform testing on incoming ingredients per the ingredient sampling program.
• Participate in sensory evaluation.
• Perform QA Incubation/Packaging technician tasks as needed
• Operate pH meter including calibration and maintenance
• Monitor the temperature of the incubation rooms
• Conduct finished product testing according to the requirement
• Assure that product conforms to post-process pH standards
• Responsible for creating and updating daily incubation reports.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Maintain and create organized QA records from the production floor and on the computer
• Perform package integrity checks to confirm the aseptic condition of Tetra Pa