WHO WE ARE:

Herbaland’s mission is to bring health and wellness to everyone by creating natural health products that are functional, sustainable, and environmentally friendly, all while ensuring prosperity for our employees. We are committed to creating products you can trust by using only the best, ethically sourced ingredients, minimizing our impact on the planet, while also supporting and giving back to our community.
This is the root of who we are and what we do, and recruiting is a part of how we can achieve that. Our hopes are that all our employees share the same mindset and perseverance towards our shared goals.

SUMMARY:

The Quality Control Technician has a responsibility for maintaining and implementing quality-control procedures, testing products, and recording and analyzing results data during product development and manufacturing.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Herbaland provides equal employment opportunities in all its recruitment and selection processes. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Science Degree or relevant Technical Diploma preferred in either Life, Food or Health related Science or combination of experience and education.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a quality related role
• Previous experience in HACCP/HARPC
• Skilled in quality processes and statistical techniques. Previous Audit participation would be considered an asset.
• knowledgeable about measurement and test equipment.
• Knowledge of a range of Regulatory Requirements, Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Good knowledge of quality control statistics and documentation, as well as adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Reduce environmental impact whenever possible
• Have a good attendance and safety record.

The QA Specialist’s main responsibility is to work collaboratively with the Operations team to ensure quality, regulatory, and customer requirements are met during the manufacturing and packaging process.

• Identify and resolve production, process, or product issues, and participate in finding solutions
• Review batch records and ensure the records are complete as per Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Certificate of Analysis creation
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspections and reports
• Aid the QA Manager with respect to investigation of Non-conformance Reports and Complaints
• Provide assistance to the QA Manager with respect to following through on corrective actions
• Develop, review, and circulate SOPs for approval
• Follow and adhere to all instructions given including work procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and GMP
• Adhere to and observe all safety policies as outlined in the company policies and training sessions
• Recommend improvements to the production process to ensure quality standards are met.
• Train the production team about quality concerns to improve product excellence.
• Resolve quality-related issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of the quality assurance and control systems in strict compliance with the applicable GMP and Food Safety regulations
• Knowledge of a range of Regulatory Requirements, Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills that contribute to the team environment and the achievement of department business goals
• Evaluate, enhance and measure quality management systems.
• Coordinate and conduct internal audits in accordance with the QA internal audit schedule and with the individual responsible to come u

• Quality Line Checks for production line and dispensing room
• Sampling Raw materials and Finished Product
• Coordinating testing with third party labs
• Multi-quat range testing
• Temperature checks for sanitation equipment
• Preform water activity testing and release product for final packaging
• Coordinate coating process and release product for coating procedure
• Verification of line cleaning by visual inspection and ATP swabbing
• Verification of Changeover line Clearance
• CCP verification
• Pre-operation sanitation inspection
• Sharp object control documentation review
• Register of plastic and glass monthly
• Take samples for environmental testing (water, air and swabs) and coordinate with lab
• GMP weekly checks
• Monthly Light intensity checks
• Mandatory annual Food Safety & GMP training
• Preform internal calibration for equipment such as scale, pH, Aw &Brix Meter
• Daily task assigned by Quality manager (releasing on hold products, customer complaints, etc)
• Initiate reports such as Deviation and Nonconformance reports, CAPA reports, Maintenance Request forms, etc.
• Prioritizes sustainability and the environment when engaged in business relations
  QA Specialist Job Duties

The QA Specialist’s main responsibility is to work collaboratively with the Operations team to ensure quality, regulatory, and customer requirements are met during the manufacturing and packaging process.

• Identify and resolve production, process, or product issues, and participate in finding solutions
• Review batch records and ensure the records are complete as per Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Certificate of Analysis creation
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspections and reports
• Aid the QA Manager with respect to investigation of Non-conformance Reports and Complaints
• Provide assistance to the QA Manager with respect to following through on corrective actions
• Develop, review, and circulate SOPs for approval
• Follow and adhere to all instructions given including work procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and GMP
• Adhere to and observe all safety policies as outlined in the company policies and training sessions
• Recommend improvements to the production process to ensure quality standards are met.
• Train the production team about quality concerns to improve product excellence.
• Resolve quality-related issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of the quality assurance and control systems in strict compliance with the applicable GMP and Food Safety regulations
• Knowledge of a range of Regulatory Requirements, Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills that contribute to the team environment and the achievement of department business goals
• Evaluate, enhance and measure quality management systems.
• Coordinate and conduct internal audits in accordance with the QA internal audit schedule and with the individual responsible to come up

with corrective and preventative actions from audits, and track completion.

• Identify problems and bottlenecks related to HACCP and ISO certification and recommend solutions where appropriate.
• Follow up with other departments on non-conformances, corrective and preventive actions, and validation activities to ensure completion

in a timely manner.

• Monitors and maintains QA records.
• Collects supplier and contractor facility documentation in accordance with the Vendor Approval system.
• Performs QA programs training with employees, visitors, and contractors (including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices and

Food Safety training, Prerequisite program training, and Quality Policies and procedures)

• Participate in customer complaint investigations and responses as they relate to quality.
• Participate with the approval of vendors and contract labs as required.
• Assist QA Manager with activities that support site inspections by Health Canada and other regulatory inspections, site readiness for

inspections.

• Assist the QA Manager in the establishment of corporate quality systems by providing input on quality and regulatory strategies