Quality Assurance Specialist

The responsibility of the Quality Assurance Specialist is to ensure consistent quality of production and plant sanitation by developing and enforcing good manufacturing practices (GMP), developing and deploying process monitoring and control measures, tracking documentation, securing required quality certifications, and supporting production.

A day in the life :

• Follow established methods and programs, Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure proper cleaning and QA recording are upheld.
• Create SOPs where needed.
• Ensure that safe conditions exist at all times within the work environment and take appropriate action to protect the health and safety of the team.
• Oversee regulatory requirements for Canada and the US.
• Ensures that food safety requirements are met in daily production and sanitation operations.
• Perform routine audits and provide guidance for activities on the production floor and areas including QA and cleaning record keeping.
• Ensure the facility is audit-ready always and provide support as required in all audits, including GFSI and Organic audits.
• Responsible for quality testing including examining raw materials, process and finished products to ensure they comply with quality and food safety standards
• Create and deliver training as required to support adherence to best practices and compliance to regulations
• Liaise with the production team and on-site staff on a regular basis and provide quality oversight and to support and perform investigations

You are :

• Supportive and drive a strong culture of Food Safety and Quality within the facility
• Diligent in record keeping
• Excellent organizational skills: able to work independently; multi-task
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• The ability to always maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• A positive and enthusiastic approach to the role, a willingness to learn & hardworking

You have :

• Previous experience in food safety or Quality Assurance role in a Food production environment
• Food Safe Certificate is required
• Strong understanding of Sanitation, SOP’s, Pre-requisite Programs, HACCP, CCP’s and GMP’s
• Proficiency in G-Suite and Microsoft Office

Salary : $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience :

• quality assurance: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• FoodSafe Certificate (required)

Work Location: One location