Quality Assurance Technician

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician plays a key role in ensuring that all products manufactured by Brockmann’s Chocolates meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. This position involves daily monitoring of production lines, conducting inspections, collecting samples, performing tests, and maintaining accurate records to support our food safety and quality assurance programs. Key Responsibilities: Conduct routine inspections and quality checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods. Monitor critical control points (CCPs) and verify compliance with HACCP and other food safety protocols. Perform sensory evaluations, weight checks, and physical and chemical tests as required. Accurately document quality data and communicate findings to the QA Manager and production team. Assist in investigating product non-conformities and implementing corrective actions. Maintain cleanliness and calibration of lab equipment and tools. Support internal and external audits by maintaining proper documentation and following established procedures. Ensure adherence to GMPs, SOPs, food safety regulations, and company policies. Communicate effectively with production, sanitation, maintenance, and QA departments to resolve quality issues in real time. Ensure accuracy and up-to-date records of recipes and nutritional information. Other duties or assignments that may be required Qualifications: Diploma or degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field preferred. 1–3 years of experience in quality control or assurance within a food manufacturing environment. Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulations (CFIA, FDA, SQF/) Strong attention to detail, with excellent observational and documentation skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Willingness to work flexible hours and rotating shifts, if required.

The QA Technician monitors production lines and conducts inspections of raw materials and finished goods to ensure safety and quality standards. They are responsible for verifying HACCP compliance, performing sensory evaluations, and maintaining accurate quality records.

A diploma or degree in Food Science or Microbiology is preferred, along with 1-3 years of experience in food manufacturing quality control. Candidates must have knowledge of CFIA, FDA, or SQF regulations and the ability to work flexible shifts.

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• Quality Assurance
• Food Safety
• HACCP
• GMP
• Sensory Evaluation
• Product Inspection
• Documentation
• Problem Solving
• Calibration
• Compliance Monitoring
• Chemical Testing
• Physical Testing
• Food Science
• Laboratory Equipment
• Food Manufacturing
• Cleanliness
• Communication
• External Auditing
• Finished Good
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Internal Auditing
• Microbiology
• Production Line
• Sanitation
• Safety Assurance
• Sensory Analysis
• Team Oriented
• Quality Control
• Detail Oriented

• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Security & Safety
• Quality Assurance Technician
• Quality Technician (General)
• Product Graders and Testers (except Foods and Beverages)
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week