Quality Assurance Technician (New Graduate Opportunity)

Company

We are a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We operate multiple brands, and we have a network of 13 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

About Us

Do you have a passion to innovate and a desire to challenge the status quo? We are seeking upcoming and recent graduates who are interested in joining an organization that offers opportunities to work in a fun, stimulating, and dynamic environment as Quality Assurance Technicians.

If you are a recent graduate or plan to graduate this year, our training program could be a great opportunity for you. Come join us on our journey to become the world’s great baker!

Overview

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 teamwork every day and respect all your fellow Team Members.

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

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Microbiology, process engineering, or a related discipline
• Recent graduates highly preferred
• Positive attitude and a results-oriented mindset
• Works well in and support a team-based environment
• Roll up your sleeves mentality with a whatever it takes mindset to get the job done
• Naturally curious and strong desire to learn and grow
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of food safety (HACCP) programs, GMP programs and Quality Systems
• Experience with BRC an asset
• Proficiency in French is a must 

We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, and a generous flexible Medical/Health spending account
• Employer matching Pension program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - restaurants, gyms, shopping etc. 
• New graduate training and support programs
• Supportive environment with lots of room for growth and development