Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician
 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Quality Assurance, the 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.

 

Key Accountabilities:

• Understand all Sofina QA documents such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Plans, CCPs (Critical Control Points), pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures, and complete corresponding records, to ensure procedures and records are followed and completed appropriately;
• Perform Quality Assurance checks such as CCP checks, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) monitoring, pre-operational inspection, prerequisite checks, conformity of finished products throughout the manufacturing process, inspect incoming material, etc. to ensure all procedures are fully implemented and to confirm acceptance to required specifications;
• Understand, operate, and calibrate all lab equipment (such as autoclave, incubator, scales, thermometers, etc.) in accordance with standard operating procedures.  Conduct microbiological tests such as swabbing, air sampling, water sampling, Raw and finished product evaluation, micro results check and verify to ensure compliance to Sofina 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;
• Train all personnel at the Plant (i.e., production, quality, shipping, maintenance, etc.) on quality requirements;
• Accountable to participate in QA projects such as microbiological sample collection (e.g., Salmonella, Listeria), Environmental sampling, VQS Preparation, Validation studies, new product launch, etc. with a goal of improved compliance and operational efficiency.

 

Requirements:

• Certificate or Diploma in Quality Assurance or a related discipline, with relevant food processing experience;
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, Quality regulatory requirements and systems;
• Strong understanding of manufacturing food processes;
• Proficient skill in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook);
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing;
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

 

Hiring Range: CAD $51,158 - $63,948

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus up to 5% of base salary subject to the plan terms and conditions.

Please note that the expected hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina.  The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity.

This position is currently an active vacancy.

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Quality Assurance, the 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.

 

Key Accountabilities:

• Understand all Sofina QA documents such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Plans, CCPs (Critical Control Points), pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures, and complete corresponding records, to ensure procedures and records are followed and completed appropriately;
• Perform Quality Assurance checks such as CCP checks, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) monitoring, pre-operational inspection, prerequisite checks, conformity of finished products throughout the manufacturing process, inspect incoming material, etc. to ensure all procedures are fully implemented and to confirm acceptance to required specifications;
• Understand, operate, and calibrate all lab equipment (such as autoclave, incubator, scales, thermometers, etc.) in accordance with standard operating procedures.  Conduct microbiological tests such as swabbing, air sampling, water sampling, Raw and finished product evaluation, micro results check and verify to ensure compliance to Sofina 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;
• Train all personnel at the Plant (i.e., production, quality, shipping, maintenance, etc.) on quality requirements;
• Accountable to participate in QA projects such as microbiological sample collection (e.g., Salmonella, Listeria), Environmental sampling, VQS Preparation, Validation studies, new product launch, etc. with a goal of improved compliance and operational efficiency.

 

Requirements:

• Certificate or Diploma in Quality Assurance or a related discipline, with relevant food processing experience;
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, Quality regulatory requirements and systems;
• Strong understanding of manufacturing food processes;
• Proficient skill in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook);
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing;
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

 

Hiring Range: CAD $51,158 - $63,948

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus up to 5% of base salary subject to the plan terms and conditions.

Please note that the expected hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina.  The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity.

This position is currently an active vacancy.

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

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