Job Description

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Our team is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician for our site in Port Coquitlam, BC.
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Title: Quality Assurance Technician
Location: Port Coquitlam, BC
Job Type: Salary
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Quality Assurance, the Quality Assurance Technician monitors and inspects Lilydale products, materials, equipment, and production facilities to comply with Lilydale Quality by Process philosophy, Lilydale QA programs and specifications, to excel customer expectations ensuring compliance with government regulations.
Main Duties:

• 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 autoclave, incubator, scales, thermometers, etc) in accordance with standard operating procedures. Conduct microbiological tests such as swabbing, air sampling, E. coli sampling, microbiological counts to ensure compliance to 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 the Plant Management on quality issues and recommend corrective actions and preventative measures. Assist the QA Manager 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 (e.g. Salmonella, Listeria), collecting TempTale data, MPIP, E. coli validation studies, new product launch, etc. with a goal of improved compliance and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Certificate or Diploma in Quality Assurance or a related discipline;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing, food processing/CPG/pharmaceutical environment;
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, Quality regulatory requirements and systems;
• Strong understanding of manufacturing food processes;
• Proficient skill in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook);
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing;
• Strong leadership and communication skills;
• Morning shift 6:00am - 2:30pm.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Normal physical effort.
• Normal sensory effort.
• Normal mental stress.
• This position typically operates in a generally agreeable work environment.

What we have to Offer:

• Full benefits (health, dental, vision and disability.)
• Pension plan with company match.
• Referral bonus.

Hiring Range $51,158 - $63,948
Please note that the hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity.
Sofina Foods, Inc. is a privately owned Canadian company headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada dedicated to providing great-tasting, high quality food products for consumers.
Our workforce is exceptionally diverse with professional opportunities across many functional areas of our business.
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