Quality Assurance Technician - Rowatt
- Rowatt, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Description
Avena Foods is actively seeking two(2)Quality Assurance Technicians to join our team. This position will be allocated as needed between our plants in Rowatt & Regina. This role prepares samples & conducts lab tests on raw materials & finished products to ensure compliance of oats & finished products with Avenas standards for food safety & quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform routine QA duties as per standards Operating Procedures. Prepare samples for testing. Conduct physical, chemical, microbiological & allergen testing of raw materials & finished products while maintaining a gluten free laboratory. Collect & perform shelf-life testing on retention samples. Perform pre-operational inspections & environmental monitoring of all relevant parts of equipment & areas of the facility. Implement/ monitor HACCP & related systems Perform operational document verification & follow up on quality & safety incidents. Maintain accurate records and participate in internal/external audits when required. Report non-compliances & take corrective actions to assure compliance to quality & food safety requirements. Make timely risk-based decisions to ensure products meet the quality, food safety requirements & customers specifications. Assess, document & trend products & isolate by following the Hold & Release Program. Conduct incoming grain delivery inspections when required.
Education Requirements Minimum Diploma or its equivalent in Food Science, or related Field.
Skills Knowledge of HACCP principles & prevalent food safety & quality standards is preferred. Proficient with MS Office Suite Ability to multi-task and work independently & in team Excellent interpersonal skills Good problem-solving, organizational, communication skills. Willing to be flexible on schedule; ability to meet deadlines including overtime as required Location: Rowatt, SK
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Responsibilities
The Quality Assurance Technician at Avena Foods will test raw materials and finished products in a gluten-free lab and carry out plant inspections. They will monitor HACCP, keep accurate records, and take corrective action on non-compliances.
Requirements
Avena Foods needs candidates with a minimum diploma in Food Science or a related field. Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards is preferred, along with proficiency in MS Office and good communication and problem-solving skills.
Skills
- HACCP
- Food safety
- Food quality assurance
- Laboratory testing
- Microbiological testing
- Chemical testing
- Physical testing
- Allergen testing
- Shelf-life testing
- Sampling
- Environmental monitoring
- Pre-operational inspection
- Record keeping
- Internal and external auditing
- Corrective action
- Non-conformance reporting
- Risk-based decision making
- Grain inspection
- Hold and release procedures
- MS Office
- Problem solving
- Organization
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Multi-tasking
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Science & Research
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Quality Assurance Technician
- Quality Control
- Food Safety
- HACCP
- Food Science
- Laboratory Testing
- Microbiological Testing
- Allergen Testing
- Shelf-life Testing
- Food Quality
- Grain Inspection
- Oats
- Hold and Release
- Audit
- MS Office
- Rowatt
- Regina
- Food Processing
- Gluten-free
- Saskatchewan
Seniority
Entry level
Tools
- MS Office Suite
Fields of study
- Food Science