Job Description

Who we are:

As a family-owned company since 1968 -- NOW produces high-quality natural and organic products in supplements, essential oils, foods, personal care beauty and more. We are a respected leader in the natural products industry, with a mission to provide products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.

A part of the NOW Health Group, founded in 1989 and built on a reputation of trust and dependability, Puresource distributes natural products to over 3,000 independent and national retailers across Canada from three warehouses in Alberta, BC and Ontario. With over 3,400 natural & organic wellness products to choose from, we deliver full-service solutions to support brands to grow their business in Canada. Puresource is proud to be your dedicated Canadian partner in the natural products channel.

Our mission is to provide Canadians with natural products to optimize their health. To do this, we support our brands and retail customers with market leadership and exceptional customer service. The measure of our success is built on the growth of our partners and dedicated teams that create great customer experiences every day.

Job Title:

Quality Control Inspector

Location:

Guelph, ON

Scope for the position

The Quality Control Inspector works as part of our Quality Control team to perform quality inspection, sampling and release of products including Foods and Natural Health Products for our manufacturing and distribution operations Inspect and release incoming goods for manufacturing Sample raw materials and finished products as needed for testing Review and release of manufacturing orders to Production In-process quality inspection of products and production line during manufacturing as per current Standard Operating Procedures Identify, record and complete preliminary investigation of deviations Quality control records maintenance Complete any other tasks that may be required for quality control

Duties and Responsibilities:

Inspect raw materials for production as part of incoming goods inspection program - Review supplier Certificates of Analysis Sample raw materials and finished goods (send to customer and/or contract lab) Release or open out of specification investigation of incoming goods Complete line clearance for production orders Maintain cleaning verification (swabbing) program Complete in process checks of production orders Release finished products from production Open and complete deviation reports and coordinate with Production and Quality Assurance for completing investigations Maintain QC documentation and Batch Production Records Maintain QC desk and sampling booth organization and sanitation Be able to lift 50 lbs (23 kg) Perform other duties as assigned

Required qualifications, education, experience, training, skills, background, and certifications:

Post-secondary school education in quality control or related area or experience (1-2 years) in Food or NHP quality control Detail orientation demonstrated through education, training or employment in inspection, data collection or comparable environment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to take initiative in time sensitive situations Computer skills (MS-Office suites, Oracle Applications) Good communication skills in English Ability to work independently in a well-organized manner Ability to multi-task Thrive in an environment of change Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and ensure significant issues are clearly communicated and resolved in a timely manner

How to apply:

Qualified candidates can submit their resumes through Indeed or by email to jobs@puresource.ca. Please note, emails need to have the Job Title (Quality Control Inspector) in the subject line.

Our Human Resources Team will be in touch if your qualifications match our needs. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates that have been selected for next steps will be contacted.

For more information about our company, visit https://www.puresource.ca/ or https://nowfoods.ca/

For a full list of opportunities, visit https://www.puresource.ca/careers/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person