Quality Assurance Specialist - Fresh

• Verify that all inbound product consistently meets our specifications for quality (size, weight, trim, colour etc.) by measurement of key metrics and adherence to sampling and testing programs.
• Ensure adherence and compliance with established Quality Assurance programs and policies thereby ensuring that all meat / seafood meets the highest standards of quality and food safety
• Complete daily/ongoing QA auditing of product (slot checks, inter branch and distribution checks)
• Investigate and document all quality inspection findings with appropriate forms and systems (rejection reports, slot check, QA reports etc.) on a daily/ongoing basis
• Continuous communication with QA Manager/Quality Assurance Team/Category Management Team/Supply Chain/Distribution Operations
• Coordinate activities with CFIA with respect to quality issues when directed by Quality Assurance Leaders
• Contribute as a key member of the Quality team to strategic decisions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Achieve individual and contribute to team Key Performance Indicators & monitoring metrics
• Conduct any general duties, specific projects and any other responsibilities as assigned or required in a timely and professional manner.

• Post-secondary education
• 2-4 years' experience in a Quality Assurance/Operations function preferably within the meat, seafood & Produce industry (Procurement, Retail, Farm, Manufacturing or Distribution)
• Thorough knowledge of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat & seafood in regard to grades, sizes, colour including knowledge of CFIA/USDA standards is an asset
• Computer skills in a Windows environment: Excel, Outlook, Office 365.
• Knowledge of SAP and Manhattan is an asset
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and written) inter-departmentally and at various levels throughout the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced, 24/7 refrigerated warehouse environment; inspections are completed in warehouse environment.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, analytical and organized
• Raise the bar regarding company quality assurance standards and exceptions and embrace a continuous improvement philosophy
• Requires ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 50lbs on a repetitive basis
• Must be able to work night shift, weekends, holidays etc. Shift is subject to change depending on business requirements.

• Contribution to the long-term goals of the National Quality Assurance team
• Consistent reporting and communication
• Improved produce image and customer satisfaction
• Cases verified, cases rejected, stale dates.

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