Job Description

Quality Assurance Technician

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As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will perform day-to-day quality assurance activities such as inspections, internal audits, recommending corrective actions, research and reports all within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

In this position you will work in a team environment led by a Team Leader. You will support your Team Leader by demonstrating and practicing team work every day and respect all your fellow Team Members.

Pay Rate: $27.65 / hour

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform process checks throughout the production, packaging, sanitation and warehouse functions of the company including GMP, metal detection, label and coding verification, general hygiene and safety, as well as in process and finished product weights
• Document all QA activities accurately and timely
• Conduct verification of the proper functioning of testing equipment such as thermometers and scales
• Continuously assesses the results of inspection findings and react in a timely manner to communicate potential problems to Team leader and QA Team Leader
• Prepare reports/summaries and communicates results to QA Team Leader and others as necessary
• Implement Hold procedures for suspect product and or product evaluations and testing
• Collect and submits samples for laboratory analysis
• Assist with the development and delivery of Quality / Food Safety Training for manufacturing and support teams
• Assist with investigations, consumer/customer complaints
• Assist and provides support during third part audits
• Participate in plant trials and other related duties and responsibilities assigned

Required Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in a QA position, preferably for a food manufacturer.
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of food safety (HACCP) programs, GMP programs and Quality Systems
• Experience with BRC an asset

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.