Quality Assurance Technician

  • Abbotsford
  • Silver Hills Bakery
POSITION: Quality Assurance Technician REPORTS TO: Manager, HACCP & Quality Assurance We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Quality Assurance team! Our Quality Assurance Technician will help us ensure all our products meet regulatory, internal, and customer requirements. OPPORTUNITIES This is a very exciting time as you will get a chance to learn our unique processes and techniques and champion quality assurance for one of the leading brands! Some of the main challenges include staying organized in a fast-paced environment and effectively coaching production staff while demonstrating consistency and follow-through. At the same time, this provides the opportunity to support, maintain, and achieve high-quality standards for our delicious, plant-based products! Requirements HERE IS WHO YOU ARE… DRIVE & MOTIVATION You are passionate about quality assurance and proud to be the champion of quality You enjoy solving problems by analyzing data and investigating issues You are health-conscious and have values that align with Silver Hills CHARACTER & ABILITIES You are a multi-tasker who prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines You are meticulous, process-driven, and uber-organized with a keen eye for detail You are a great communicator who can easily get along and work with different personalities You are able to lead, instruct, and communicate company and regulatory standards to employees KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS You have knowledge of GFSI standards (BRC, SQF or FSSC 22000) You understand HACCP concepts and processes (training in HACCP) You have intermediate level Excel, Word, and Outlook skills EXPERIENCE You have a Degree in Food Science or related discipline You have experience working in a similar capacity, preferably in a food production facility NICE-TO-HAVE You have experience troubleshooting complex QA issues THINGS YOU WILL DO… Ensure products meet company and regulatory standards by running tests, inspections, reports and more Help manage all QA and QC records, documents, and samples pertaining to HACCP, BRC, CFIA, etc. • Support with writing and improving standard operating procedures Champion shelf life studies and create meaningful reports Participate in internal and external audits and implement needed changes Effectively communicate quality control expectations to employees and support with training for GMP’s OTHER… You are willing to work flexible shifts to cover for vacations, sick days, or leave if required You must be available to work shifts that rotate every 6 months: Sun-Thu 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM; Sat-Wed 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM Valid DL preferred Benefits We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture: Opportunities for career growth and development Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package Performance Bonus and RRSP Matching Free delicious and healthy bread Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team Salary - $45,300 - $53,500 Want to learn more about our mission and products? Please check us out on  Facebook ,  Instagram , and  YouTube