Quality Assurance Technician - Red Table Foods

• Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met.
• Conduct package quality inspections and audits, and isolate any product that does not meet standards.
• Perform sanitation verification and validation testing.
• Ensure non-conforming material is properly identified and reported in a timely manner.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections to ensure sanitation compliance standards are maintained.
• Identify issues of concern to QC Manager.
• Follow and practice GMPs and HACCP protocols. Ensure GMPs are maintained by production and warehouse employees.
• Ensure all standards for sanitation & housekeeping as per Company Standard Operating Procedures' (SOP) are met.
• Adhere to all quality policies/procedures and regulatory compliance procedures.
• Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
• Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
• Laboratory (physical and chemical) testing of food product.
• Maintain and update all related records, ensure verification as required.
• Perform calibration checks of lab and processing/packaging equipment such as thermometers and weighing scales.
• Ensure that all outbound products consistently meet quality specifications and adhering to sampling and testing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and codes in all areas of the manufacturing plant including WCB, HACCP, WHMIS, & Workplace H&S.
• Report potential hazards and unsafe work conditions.
• Other duties as assigned by QC Coordinator or QC Manager.

• High School Diploma, certificates and classes related to Food Science, Food Engineering or similar field is an asset.
• Relevant experience in the food industry or monitoring activities in a manufacturing environment an asset.
• Understanding of food regulatory requirements in Canada and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• A minimum level of Advanced Food Safety Certification that is valid in the province of Alberta is mandatory and must be maintained throughout the course of employment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and follow a variety of guidelines and work procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Effective investigation and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to facilitate and resolve issues.
• Outstanding computer skills, with applications such as MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred.

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