Hold & Release Coordinator

About Ya YA Foods:

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations in innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to… 

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture 
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reports to: Senior Quality Manager

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record temperatures for small and large incubation rooms and trailers daily.
• Update and maintain hold area logs and retention sample tracker logs daily.
• Monitor and document finished goods (FG) cooler temperatures daily.
• Handle and process SAS samples, including customer samples such as Campbell and Danone.
• Manage and fulfill retain sample requests in accordance with procedures.
• Perform pH testing and accurately document results.
• Complete meat stickering activities following labeling and quality requirements.
• Support media run-pouring projects according to established protocols.
• Record incubation and cooler temperatures in temperature logs/books daily.
• Foster a positive work environment and collaborate effectively with other departments.
• Ensure strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Prepare and distribute SAS inspection reports and pH inspection reports to the wider team.
• Track CoD’s when Raw Materials is sent out for destruction.
• Monitor & track documentation for approved supplier in Intelex.
• Update or generate Standard Operating Procedures as required.
• Assist in collecting Quality metrics as required.
• Verify implementation of traceability systems.
• Provide support for suppliers and other audit programs.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile

• Post-secondary education in Food Science or related field is required
• Working knowledge of the food environment, Food Safety Systems and the related regulatory requirements (CFIA, Health Canada, USDA, FDA)
• Working knowledge over Food Safety System (HACCP and other Food Safety program certification)
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, internet) is nice to have
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient with of Microsoft excel
• NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people - some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30 years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business - as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.

*this job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization*

Monday - Friday, regular 8 hour day shift
40 hours weekly