Company Description Nuts For Cheese is an award-winning manufacturer of organic, cashew-based dairy products sold across Canada and the United States. The company focuses on high-quality, plant-based alternatives, appealing to consumers who value sustainability, taste, and clean ingredients. Operations are driven by strict food safety and quality standards, offering team members a professional environment in the growing plant-based food industry. Joining Nuts For Cheese provides an opportunity to contribute to an innovative brand that is expanding its presence across North America.
Position: QA Intern
Duration: 4 Months ( can be converted into the permanant full time position)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Overtime: Must be available for weekend overtime shifts as required.
Reports To: QA Manager
Qualifications and Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary program in Food
Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of food safety, GMP, HACCP, and quality control principles.
- Knowledge of food microbiology and laboratory testing is an asset.
- Familiarity with BRCGS, Organic, and Kosher programs is considered an asset.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions, maintain accurate records, and work independently when
assigned tasks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a food manufacturing environment.
Working Conditions and Schedule
Regular working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Must be available to work occasional weekend overtime shifts based on production
requirements.
- Must be available to start work at 7:00 AM to support pre-operational inspections before
production begins.
- Work will involve time on the manufacturing floor, in the QA laboratory, and in the QA
office.
- Must follow all required food safety, hygiene, PPE, and workplace safety procedures.
- Allergen Requirement: The facility handles cashews and cashew-containing products.
Applicants must not have a cashew allergy due to potential exposure in the manufacturing
environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily pre-operational (pre-op) inspections before production starts.
- Perform routine GMP inspections and production floor quality checks.
- Monitor employee hygiene, production practices, and compliance with food safety
standards.
- Identify and communicate quality, GMP, and food safety deviations to the QA Manager.
- Follow up on corrective actions and verify implementation on the production floor under
supervision.
- Perform pH testing, collect product samples, and organize sensory evaluation samples.
- Assist with ATP swabbing, Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP), and microbiological
testing.
- Complete daily QA documentation, filing, data entry, and record keeping.
- Monitor temperature records, production records, and other QA documentation.
- Maintain raw material, finished product, and retained sample records.
- Assist with internal GMP audits and maintain HACCP, BRCGS, Organic, and Kosher
program documentation.
- Support QA training, certification activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Complete daily and weekly QA tasks assigned by the QA Technician and QA Manager.
- Assist with laboratory inventory, equipment cleaning, and calibration records.
