Quality Control Technician

Since 1963, EarthFresh has been an international leader in the produce industry, with operations in both the U.S.A. and Canada. We proudly specialize in providing the Foodservice and Retail industries with a wide selection of conventional and organic potato varieties ideal for frying, baking, mashing, boiling, and roasting.

We are a team of fantastic people who are joined together by the same belief – that “fresh produce is a way of life”. EarthFresh invites you to be a part of our ever-growing team and share in our success!

OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Quality Control, the role of the Quality Control Technician exists to maintain the integrity of EarthFresh’s own internal and external customer product quality specifications by following our established food safety program and required government regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma
• Current license for Forklift considered an asset

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 1-2 years quality control/quality assurance experience within produce industry
• Strong working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Food Safety and Health and Safety laws and regulations
• Knowledge of document control practices
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)  
• Organizational skills, problem solving and ability to prioritize
• Proficient in MS Office and experience with inventory management software
• Ability to lift 50lbs repetitively and stand on feet for majority of the working day
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime, various shifts (including afternoons) and 6 days a week a must

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Review and inspect all quality standards of incoming/outgoing product according to customer specifications.
2. Maintain stringent levels of quality control as per grade of product and lifespan.
3. Quality checks for all non-compliances.
4. Work closely with all departments at EarthFresh to ensure that Quality Control levels are being met throughout the organization and communicate product grades.
5. Photograph incoming/outgoing product to capture inconsistencies.
6. Periodic inventory control checks of product within the cooler.
7. Assures that all records are available to management, quality control and CFIA.
8. Assures all shipments are properly identified and labelled (bags & markings/lot identification).
9. Responsible for each lot and pallet identification, proper marking and records.
10. Performs C-PIQ inspections and monitoring procedures and reviews results.
11. Maintains cleanliness of all work areas.
12. Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety laws and regulations, GMPs and EarthFresh policies and procedures.

EarthFresh is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department to work with you to meet your needs.