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Quality Assurance Technician

Posted on Dec. 23, 2024

  • Full Time

Quality Assurance Technician

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Five Corners Meat Co. is part of a family-owned global provider of high-quality specialty meat products has an exciting opportunity for a QA Technician based out of our Chilliwack, BC location.

Our parent company, Donald’s Fine Foods, has been operating for over 25 years with three (3) plants in British Columbia, one (1) in Alberta and two (2) in Saskatchewan, and has built its business around the core values of integrity, quality, innovation, and superior customer service. We know our dedicated staff is what makes it all possible.

Brief Job Description

The Quality Assurance Technician will be responsible for performing daily quality assurance and quality control duties to assure food safety and product quality. The QA Technician will ensure adherence to quality procedures, company’s policies and government regulations during the production process. The position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Critical Objectives

  • Assures consistent quality and high confidence level in food safety of all products
  • Assures GMP and timely response to non-compliant products
  • Assures data collection, data management and analysis
  • Meets or exceeds KPIs

Responsibilities

Food Safety & Quality

  • Conduct pre-operational inspection and verify sanitation effectiveness through visual inspection and microbial swab analysis.
  • Monitor employees, enforce GMPs and notify supervisors of any GMP violation.
  • Conduct in-process and finished product quality and specification audits.
  • Conduct scale checks and label verification during production.
  • Monitor and ensure adherence to hold/release procedures.
  • Verify equipment functionality and perform equipment calibrations.
  • Perform data entry, file and maintain quality assurance records.
  • Perform general laboratory duties e.g. sampling, media preparation and plating.
  • Track and maintain in-house and third party laboratory results
  • Document and prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, trending and summarizing results.
  • Assist in employee training and customer complaint trend analysis.
  • Assist in developing/modifying GMP training material, quality assurance policies and procedures.
  • Assist with auditing process SOPs for accuracy.
  • Coach employees in all aspects of GMP.
  • Other duties as required

Leadership

  • Exemplify the DFF values of People, Safety, Integrity, Quality and Customer Focus.
  • Coach employees on GMP.
  • Adhere to and promote Company procedures and policies at all times.

Safety

  • Provide and maintain a safe working environment for all employees and visiting customers.
  • Work with the team towards achieving zero lost time and medical incidents.
  • Adhere to the rules, regulations, and labour as per the site policies on OH&S.

Critical KPIs

  • Number of CFIA CVS
  • BRC Rating
  • Customer Complaints Reduction
  • Number of non-conformities
  • Number of GMP violations

Position Requirements

  • University degree and/or diploma in a Science related program (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Microbiology or Biological Sciences).
  • Knowledge in general quality and food safety principles.
  • Knowledge of HACCP and other Food Safety Programs.

Position Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to react to situations with strong sense of urgency and attention to details.
  • Proficient in using various type of computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.).
  • Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work well with others & independently.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work in a refrigerated environment
  • Sitting and standing for extended periods of time
  • Rotating schedule, weekends and evenings required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Work Location: In person


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