Senior QA Technician

Since 1956, Sunrise Soya Foods has been trusted by generations to produce healthy and delicious soy products. As Canada’s leading tofu manufacturer, we are dedicated in our commitment to putting Goodness First® behind everything that we do. From our products to our workplace, we adhere to our values of: Customer Focus, Honesty and Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Corporate Citizenship.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Quality Control Technician is responsible for maintaining and continuously updating QC program for monitoring quality and sanitation functions.

JOB DUTIES

• Review and verify QA records daily

• serve as back up of SQF Practitioner in the event when primary SQF Practitioner is unavailable

• Provide training for new QA and re-training

• Oversee daily quality assurance operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards

• Generate quality daily and weekly reports for Quality Assurance Supervisor/ Manager including wastage, downtime, detained products, non-conformances, etc.

• Revise SOPs and forms in QA department

• Manages QA Lab inventory to support ongoing lab functions

• Maintain documentation and records required for audits and certifications

• Support in internal/external audits and monthly HACCP meetings

• Supervise lab testing procedures and analyze test results and production data to identify trends, issues, or opportunities for improvement.

• Investigate and resolve quality deviations and customer complaints

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for quality incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)• Other special duties & projects assigned by the QA Manager/Supervisor

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards for people’s safety, food safety, quality, cost control, waste reduction and complete and on-time delivery

• Promote and follow all company and regulatory standards, including but not limited to; Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Food Safety, Safe Operating Procedures (SOP's), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

• Ensure proper use of required personal protective equipment at all times

• Report all safety concerns to a member of your Joint Health and Safety Committee and your Supervisor/Manager

REQUIREMENTS

• University degree or diploma in Food Science, Food Technology or Microbiology

• Good verbal and written English language skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Self-starter, having self-discipline and the ability to work under minimal supervision

• Detail oriented and ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.

• Computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Word & Excel

WORK CONDITIONS

• Permanent Full-time position (40 hours per week)

• Each normal work shift is 8.5 hours, with a half-hour unpaid meal break & 15-minute paid coffee break

• Works in a laboratory setting and in the production area

• Rotational shift work

• Wearing of company provided Uniform and other Personal Protective Equipment is required as applicable

WHY WORK WITH US ?

• Annual incentive plan

• Growth and advancement opportunities

• Company Events

• Life Insurance

• Vision Care/ Dental Care/Extended Health Care on completion of Probation