Quality Assurance Technician - Day Shift at Sunrise Farms

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Processing, Quality AssuranceIndustries

Requirements

University degree or college diploma/cert

Responsibilities

Actively participate in the implementation and review of CCP, HACCP and BRC Systems (GMPs, Prerequisite Programs, Policies, SOPs, etc.) as per QA management team
Train, guide, and support QA verifiers with daily tasks
Apply regulation, policies and standard operating procedures regarding food safety and quality programs relating to incoming raw material, packaging and labeling inspections
Profile and evaluate raw materials for defects and non-conformities to ensure food safety, quality, and customer requirements are met
Communicate with QA/production managers and supervisors for reporting non-compliances/deviations/CAPA
Ensure appropriate product holds and timely dispositions and/or releases
Daily follow up external lab micro-test results on daily swab and finished products and handle non-compliances as per HACCP plan and QA policy
Assist QA team in investigation of HACCP and BRC non-compliance and deviations through root cause and risk analysis, and the application of corrective and preventative actions
Assist QA team and HACCP coordinator with onsite verifications, internal audits and HACCP verification tasks/reassessment
Support QA team to ensure regulatory compliance with CFIA, GFSI, BRC and Customer requirements are met
Electronically distribute daily QA shift reports to the relevant team
Attend daily QA meetings and provide inputs for continuous improvement
Prepare all samples for Lab submission including paperwork
Review and verify daily QA and production paperwork and initiate non-compliances/deviations/CAPA as required
Identify, report and follow up to pest control and sanitation team for relevant concerns
Actively follow up daily QA forms and paper works to maintain updated versions, communicate with QA management team for necessary changes as per SOP/specifications
Identify health and safety concerns and report to the management team as required
Back up QA verifiers and/or QA supervisor in absence/vacations
Other duties as assigned
Conduct daily and non-daily pre-operational inspections and releases production equipment and production rooms to operations following corporate policies, SOPs and schedules along with QA/sanitation leadership team
Work with sanitation and direct re-cleans as necessary and conduct re-inspection
Assist with the development, implementation, maintenance and verification of the sanitation manual and pre-operational activities
Ensure documentation and resolution of deviations originating from equipment teardown, sanitation and equipment re-assembly as it relates to pre-operational and sanitation activities
Actively participate in implementing GMP policy during and post sanitation shift
Actively inspect premises and equipment conditions and issue work orders for repairs
Prepare, approve, conducts swabbing and sampling as applicable to pre-operational inspection
Daily calibration of thermometers and/or other tools as required
Data entry of inspection results daily into a pre-op log
Identify trends related to pre-operational and sanitation performance through sanitation scorecards and rewash logs, and communicating trends to management
Maintain environmental monitoring, including record completion and trending of results
Attend weekly sanitation meetings
Other duties as assigned by QA/sanitation supervisor and/or Sanitation/QA manager

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

HACCPCCPBRCGMPSOPFood SafetyQuality AssuranceInternal AuditsRoot Cause AnalysisCAPACFIAGFSIMicrobiology TestingRaw Material InspectionProduct Hold

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the shift time for this Quality Assurance Technician position?

The shift runs from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Is this a full-time position, and how is it compensated?

This is a full-time hourly position.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

The role involves performing quality and food safety verifications, enforcing food safety programs, conducting pre-operational inspections, supporting HACCP and BRC systems, training QA verifiers, and handling non-compliances.

What food safety knowledge or certifications are needed for this job?

The position requires active participation in CCP, HACCP, and BRC systems, including GMPs, Prerequisite Programs, Policies, and SOPs, along with knowledge of CFIA, GFSI, and BRC requirements.

What makes a strong candidate for this QA Technician role?

Strong candidates have experience in food safety verifications, HACCP/BRC systems, pre-operational inspections, root cause analysis, and the ability to train and support QA teams while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Sunrise Farms

Poultry and meat products provider in Canada

About Sunrise Farms

Sunrise Farms is a notable employer in the poultry and meat production industry, with a dedication to utilizing modern processing technologies and sustainable sourcing from Canadian farmers. As a vertically integrated company, it manages everything from hatchery operations to international distribution, ensuring quality and efficiency in delivering fresh and frozen products. The company's commitment to innovation in processing and the comprehensive care in handling every step of production make it a promising place for career development and contribution to a sustainable food solution.

Surrey, BC, CanadaHeadquarters

1983Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries

51-200Employees