Job Opportunity: Quality Assurance Coordinator
Company: Jakeman's Maple Products
Hours: Monday to Thursday (7:30 am – 4:30 pm), Friday (7:30 am – 1:30 pm)
About Us
The Jakeman Family has been producing our award-winning blend of 100% pure Maple Syrup since 1876. We work closely with farms and rural communities all over Ontario to bring you the freshest, purest Maple Syrup we can offer.
Job Responsibilities
As our Quality Assurance Coordinator, you will be responsible for maintaining our premium standards and ensuring strict compliance with food safety regulations. Your core duties will include:
- Audit & Compliance Support: Work with and assist BRCGS and CFIA Inspectors and third-party food safety auditors. Establish and follow written regulatory procedures.
- Program Maintenance: Oversee the ongoing maintenance of food safety programs within the facility.
- Floor Supervision: Maintain high visibility on the manufacturing floor to ensure production and warehouse staff comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Inspections & Quality Control: Perform routine inspections on GMPs, compliance to product specifications, non-conforming material, and standard work. Ensure all in-process and finished goods meet our premium standards.
- Corrective Actions: Track and support resulting corrective actions from inspections and audits.
- R&D Support: Support plant trials and research and development through sample collection, testing, monitoring, and documenting results.
- Administrative: Maintain records in a neat and orderly fashion.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Education: Post-secondary education in science or a related field is preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of BRCGS and HACCP programs and procedures is preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Windows/MS Office; ability to research and effectively obtain pertinent information from the internet.
- Communication: Good written and oral communication skills, including experience with report writing.
- Work Style:
- Must be a great communicator both orally and written.
- Strong attention to detail with a thorough approach to creating and reviewing documentation.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment, backed by strong organizational skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Beachville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
