QA Technician

McCormick Canada continues its long track record of growth and is a respected leader in the spice, seasoning, flavouring and specialty food industry.  Our consumer products division serves retail grocery customers and emerging channels with Club House, Billy Bee and McCormick products, while our Custom Flavour Solutions division serves food service distributors and other respected food manufacturers across Canada.  McCormick Canada is part of the world leader in spice and seasonings, McCormick & Company Inc.

The Power of People is one of our five pillars.  It has been the foundation for McCormick's success for decades.  There is something inspiring about working at McCormick.  We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.  Without our employees, our success is not possible.  Our commitment to our customers, our consumers and our employees is unsurpassed. 

*Please note that this is a night-shift position.*

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• Conducts accurate and timely testing of in-process and finished products using in-house and/or AOAC approved methods. completing all tests, properly interpreting results and releasing items in a timely manner.
• Identify area of concern (low salt, high salt, poor colour, high micro, improper mixing, etc.), issue QN’s and RCCA’s as required
• Provide troubleshooting support to the production departments by investigating issues that adversely affect food safety/quality or manufacturing efficiency and recommending potential solutions. 
• Assist with QN management – ensuring rework is setup correctly and is being used in production, follow up on outstanding RCCA’s
• Conduct new employee training, managing intralabs testing, lab proficiency testing
• Communicates effectively with internal customers, other McCormick divisions, vendors and external customers when required
• Retrieve samples from warehouse as required and conduct inspections for defective product.
• Conduct monthly GMP audits, allergen swabbing as required.
• General housekeeping of lab.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Follows all GLP and GMP requirements.
• Performs daily line audits as required.
• Participates in JTE as required.

Education:  

• University degree in relevant field required

Experience: 

• 2 to 5 years in food industry.

Qualifications: 

• Familiar with Quality Control systems, GLP, HACCP and GMP’s
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office, and SAP.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle heavy workloads with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work overtime as required and flexibility to work other shifts as required.

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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Throughout the selection process, accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.  Please notify H.R. if required.