QA Student

London, ON
Temporary
Full-time

5 days ago

Job title: Quality Assurance Technician (Summer Student)Summary:Responsible for the administration of Quality Assurance functions as they relate to raw material and finished product testing to achieve customer product specifications inclusive of routine microbiological testing and results analysis and general administrative duties. Provide coverage for sick and vacation days to both plant locations as needed.Job Types:Full-time, Temporary, 40 hours per week+Work Term: April 27-September 4, 2026Shift Timing:Days & Afternoons (will rotate between shifts to cover sick days, vacations, etc.)Work Location:
Sofina Foods Inc. (1226 Trafalgar St. London, Ontario, N5Z 1H5)Key Accountabilities:

Perform Quality Assurance checks such as CCP checks, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) monitoring, pre-operational inspection, etc. to ensure all procedures are fully implemented and to confirm acceptance to required specifications.
Inspection/collection of incoming raw materials, dry ingredients and finished product for microbiological, chemistry tests and other tests, sending samples to internal or external accredited laboratory.
Monitor SOP’s (Standard Operating procedures), personal hygiene, product handling (raw materials, in process or finished) for temperatures, weights, shapes, injection, cook up and other product specifications.
Observe and coach plant employees to comply with GMPs.
Update and maintain the Visual Quality Standards database for raw and finished products.
Verify production and HACCP reports for accuracy and follow up with production department when needed.
Investigate the customer complaints as required and provide this information to QA Manager.
Assist QA Manager and HACCP Coordinator in special projects updating programs and procedures.
The duties and responsibilities outlined above are representative but not all inclusive.
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), Environmental sampling, VQS Preparation, Sensory program, Validation studies, new product launch, etc. with a goal of improved compliance and operational efficiency.

REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance ManagerQUALIFICATIONS:

Currently enrolled in College education in food related field of study.
Computer literacy: Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and statistics.
Basic Knowledge of safe food handling, GMP’s.
Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
Building and maintaining relationships (both internal and external relationships).
Detail-oriented.
Effective time management skills.
Strong organizing and planning skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires normal physical effort.
This position requires normal visual/sensory effort.

Sofina Foods

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