Job Description

Quality Assurance Technician/ SQF Practitioner

Reports To:

QA Manager

Location:

Langley, BC

The

Quality Assurance Technician/ SQF Practitioner

position is a key food quality and safety function within Huer Foods Inc. This role is most suitable for a detail-oriented, well-organized, and highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment knowing that others will rely on and depend on the execution of their work.

Responsibilities & Key Tasks:

Ensures the product and its packaging meet food quality and safety standards. Need 16 hours of HACCP training and SQF training. Takes responsibility in making sure the production employees follow the guidelines related to SQF, GMP, and HACCP. Ensures process guidelines are followed effectively and safely. Sampling and testing incoming bulk candies. Develops and delivers training related to SQF/Quality Assurance/ HACCP to all employees. Prepare and assist QA Manager in annual SQF certification audits. Is responsible for all SQF implementation at the frontline level - forms, verifies employees are following SQF procedures Establish and maintain company's food safety culture. Review in-house nutritional and label information and coordinate label development. Preoperational equipment inspections and ensure the effectiveness of sanitation. Maintain and review QA/QC/Production documents. Work cross functionally with management and production workers to develop and maintain systems that promote a quality and food safety culture. Maintain and open Corrective actions for food safety and quality issues. Perform tasks assigned by QA manager when required. Lead and participate in problem solving activities concerning food safety. Maintain a system database required to generate paperwork for packing different candy SKU's.

Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Food Science, Chemistry). Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role. HAACP, SQF certified preferred. Self-starter can work independently with minimal direction. Enthusiastic and approachable personality. Strong collaboration skills within a team environment Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and organization skills.

What we offer:

Fun, creative, and multicultural workforce with a family atmosphere Competitive wages Full-Time and Long-Term Employment (6:30am to 3:00pm Monday through Friday) Opportunity for growth and development in a growing company Group Benefits (Health Spending Account) Personalized training

Working Conditions:

Working hours will be 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Need a car or reliable mode of transport. No public transportation available in this area. Freshers and candidates with up to 2 years of experience can apply. Partially standing and desk work.

About Huer Foods

Huer Foods is a leading national confectionary distributor and packages in Canada for over 30 years offering a fully integrated production, sales, and marketing solution with a focus on soft and chewy confectionary. We are in Langley Township just off Highway # 1 at 264th street,

reliable transportation is required.

Please reply to this ad with a copy of your current resume and a member of our team will give your application their respectful consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining the Huer team, however, due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Langley, BC V4W 3Y1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person