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Quality Assurance Food Industry
Nexus Staffing
Mississauga, CAN
Temporary
Entry
Onsite
1 weeks ago
Quality AssuranceMicrobiologyFood ScienceSAP QMAllergen TestingSensory Evaluation
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About the Role
Nexus Staffing is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for a food manufacturing client on a 2-month term with potential extension. The role involves inspecting ingredients, finished goods, and packaging materials, conducting QA checks on the production line, and supporting food safety programs.
Key Skills for This Role
Quality AssuranceMicrobiologyFood ScienceSAP QMAllergen TestingSensory Evaluation
Responsibilities
- Inspect and test incoming ingredients, finished goods and packaging materials.
- Complete QA checks on the production line and monitor production to ensure quality and food safety requirements.
- Complete allergen testing on finished products and/or swabbing lines.
- Support Food Safety Programs by conducting environmental testing, sanitation validation, pre requisite program monitoring tasks and record review.
- Report and record any production/ingredient/product deviations.
- Support the Food Safety Management and Quality Management Systems by participating and preparing internal and external audits.
Requirements
- Completed a University degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or a College Diploma within a related field.
- Sound sensory abilities with all food types (sight, smell, taste and touch).
- Ability to follow recipes, cooking preparation instructions and consume various foods (including animal, dairy and allergenic ingredients).
- Experience with food laboratory equipment and testing methodology preferred.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent English writing and reading skills.
- Computer skills and experience in Microsoft 365.
- Physically able to stand for long periods of time.
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Job Summary
- We are seeking a detail oriented and analytical Quality Assurance Technician to join our food manufacturing client's dynamic team for a 2 month term with the potential to be extended.
- This position is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry or a College diploma within a related field.
- This position is primarily day shift from 7am 3:30pm however may require some afternoon shift work from 3:30 midnight.
Responsibilities
- Inspecting and testing incoming ingredients, finished goods and packaging materials
- All analysis will be completed according to approved methods utilizing an implemented SAP QM program for chemical, microbiological and sensory parameters
- Complete QA checks on the production line and monitor production to ensure quality and food safety requirements
- Responsible for completing allergen testing on finished products and/or swabbing lines
- Support Food Safety Programs by conduction environmental testing, sanitation validation, pre requisite program monitoring tasks and record review
- Report and record any production/ingredient/product deviations
- Support the Food Safety Management and Quality Management Systems by participating and preparing internal and external audits
Skills
- Completed a University degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or a College Diploma within a related field
- Sound sensory abilities with all food types (sight, smell, taste and touch).
- Ability to follow recipes, cooking preparation instructions and consume various foods (including animal, dairy and allergenic ingredients)
- Experience with food laboratory equipment and testing methodology used for food manufacturing plants would be preferred
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with plant employees, department supervisors and/or managers, work independently, precisely and with initiative in a fast paced environment
- Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail with a compliance mindset
- Have excellent English writing and reading skills
- Have computer skills and experience in Microsoft 365, knowledge of SAP program would be beneficial
- Physically able to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to support Day, Afternoon Shifts with ability to work some overtime and weekends as required
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