QA Technician

Job summary

The QA Technician is responsible for maintaining quality and safety standards by performing inspections, lab analysis, and environmental monitoring within the plant. They coordinate lab schedules, manage product holds and releases, and ensure all processes comply with SQF standards.

Job details

This position is a contract role expected to end in April 2027. Purpose Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the QA Technician manages the quality and safety standards of product and equipment in the plant. The QA Technician is responsible for ensuring all food contact surfaces are safe and free of contaminates and ensure raw materials and finished product meet the SQF standard for customers. Responsibilities * Check plant schedules and coordinate lab scheduling * Calibrate lab equipment to specified products in schedule * Perform pre-operational inspections and swabbing of the lines to ensure they are free of possible contaminates * Inspect batching stations and validate ingredients and processes * Perform critical control point checks on batching stations * Receive samples for analysis from batchers and perform bench analysis * Collect micro-samples and coordinate shipping to external labs * Perform continuous line checks and GMP checks throughout shift * Manage any hold, releases, disposals, and rework required * Manage glass breakage and bodily fluid reports as happens * Perform tote inspections before production loads with product * Perform SNCR and NCR investigations * Perform product analysis for finished product, bench, and sensory analysis * Manage sample collection * Perform incoming material inspections * Manage COA for products received and customers * Document any batching adjustments required * Perform cooler/freezer inspections * Perform environmental monitoring * Send out QA shift reports Working & Physical Conditions * Standing and walking frequently * High noise levels, ear protection provided if requested * Exposure to temperature changes, heat, humidity, and cold depending on cooking cycles * Exposure to dust, allergens, and strong scents * Handling ingredients and common allergens * Conflict and Issue Resolution * Data Interpretation Qualifications * Experience in food manufacturing, minimum 6 months, required * Minimum College Diploma in relative field, Food Science * Adequate computer skills * Willingness to learn * Able to understand and interpret standard lab equipment Monday to Friday; 7:00 am until 3:00 pm. Hours may be adjusted due to business needs.

What you’ll do

The QA Technician is responsible for maintaining quality and safety standards by performing inspections, lab analysis, and environmental monitoring within the plant. They coordinate lab schedules, manage product holds and releases, and ensure all processes comply with SQF standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months of experience in food manufacturing and a college diploma in a relevant field such as Food Science. Proficiency in computer skills and the ability to interpret standard lab equipment are also required.

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Quality Assurance
• Food Safety
• Lab Equipment Calibration
• Micro-sampling
• GMP Checks
• Ingredient Inspection
• Data Interpretation
• Conflict Resolution
• SQF Standards
• Environmental Monitoring
• Batching Analysis
• Sensory Analysis
• Documentation
• Computer Skills
• Safety Standards
• Safety Assurance
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Willingness To Learn
• Investigation
• Computer Literacy
• Scheduling
• Cooking
• Laboratory Equipment
• Food Science
• Food Manufacturing
• Breakage Control
• Product Analysis
• Sample Collection

Job areas

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