Quality Assurance Technician
Mississauga, ON, Canada17h ago
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- Location
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
- Work style
- Onsite
- Job type
- Part-time
- Function
- Skilled trades & Manufacturing
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 17h ago
Skills
food handlingfood safetygmphaccpquality assurancequality auditsquality management systemsword processing
About the role
Quality Assurance Technician – Part Time – Weekends
General Description of Role: Reporting to the Manager, Quality Assurance, the Quality Assurance Technician monitors and inspects finished and in-process products, materials, equipment, and production facilities to ensure compliance with Sofina’s overall Quality Management System and Programs, customer expectations and government regulations.
Requirements:
Understand all 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 scales, thermometers, etc.) in accordance with standard operating procedures. Conduct microbiological tests such as swabbing, and finished product sampling, assess/verify the results to ensure compliance to Sofina / Customer 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 Plant Management on quality issues and recommends corrective actions and preventative measures. Assist the QA Manager and/or HACCP Coordinator 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, collecting template data, validation studies, new product launch, etc. with a goal of improved compliance and operational efficiency.
May assume the responsibilities of the HACCP Coordinator in their absence.
Responsibilities:
University degree or college diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field
Computer literacy: Basic level spreadsheets, word processing, and statistics
Basic Knowledge of safe food handling, GMP’s
Communication skills (both verbal and written)
Building and maintaining relationships (both internal and external relationships)
Detail-oriented, observant
Effective Time Management
Organizing and planning
General Description of Role: Reporting to the Manager, Quality Assurance, the Quality Assurance Technician monitors and inspects finished and in-process products, materials, equipment, and production facilities to ensure compliance with Sofina’s overall Quality Management System and Programs, customer expectations and government regulations.
Requirements:
Understand all 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 scales, thermometers, etc.) in accordance with standard operating procedures. Conduct microbiological tests such as swabbing, and finished product sampling, assess/verify the results to ensure compliance to Sofina / Customer 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 Plant Management on quality issues and recommends corrective actions and preventative measures. Assist the QA Manager and/or HACCP Coordinator 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, collecting template data, validation studies, new product launch, etc. with a goal of improved compliance and operational efficiency.
May assume the responsibilities of the HACCP Coordinator in their absence.
Responsibilities:
University degree or college diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field
Computer literacy: Basic level spreadsheets, word processing, and statistics
Basic Knowledge of safe food handling, GMP’s
Communication skills (both verbal and written)
Building and maintaining relationships (both internal and external relationships)
Detail-oriented, observant
Effective Time Management
Organizing and planning