Quality Assurance - Summer Student

North York, ON
$20.00 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

30 days ago

Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and food service customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken, and fish products. Our family of brands includes Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva, and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza, and San Benedetto products in Canada.General Description of Role:
Responsible for providing administrative and operational support to Quality Assurance, Health and Safety, Operations, and Maintenance teams. Assists with the development, organization, and maintenance of procedures, training materials, and documentation related to safety, quality, and operational standards. Supports continuous improvement initiatives, including documentation updates, inventory organization, and data tracking, while performing routine administrative tasks. May also assist with quality inspection activities and provide coverage for team members as required.Requirements:

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.
Inspection/audit of incoming raw materials for conformance as per Food Safety and Quality Manual.
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 materials and finished products.
Perform monitoring and verification of various tasks based on HACCP program and Food Safety and Quality Manual
Maintain the lab, work areas and equipment clean at all times.
Assist QA Manager and HACCP Coordinator in special projects updating programs and procedures.
Assist with the development, organization, and updating of safety and operational procedures and documentation.
Support Health and Safety initiatives, including preparing training materials and promoting safe work practices.
Provide administrative and coordination support for continuous improvement projects across Operations and Maintenance.
Assist in the development and standardization of operational procedures and equipment care guidelines.
Help organize and maintain maintenance inventory records and documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support workplace safety, operational efficiency, and equipment reliability.
The duties and responsibilities outlined above are representative but not all inclusive.

Responsibilities:

Currently enrolled in College education in food related field of study
Computer literacy: Basic level spreadsheets, word processing, and statistics
Basic Knowledge of safe food handling, GMP’s
Communication skills (both verbal and written)
Building and maintaining relationships (both internal and external relationships)
Detail-oriented, observant
Effective Time Management
Organizing and planning

Hourly wage is $20 per hour for this role, with the ability to work 40 hours per week. Weekends and overtime may be required based on the needs of the business and production. This job posting is for a position which is currently vacant.Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

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