Hummingbird Foods Inc. (www.hummingbirdfoodscopacking.com) is a SQF-certified co-packing and food manufacturing facility with an operation in Burnaby, BC. We hold SQF, HACCP, CFIA, FDA, and Organic certifications and manufacture a diverse range of sauces, dressings, and condiments for retail and foodservice customers across North America.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are hiring a QC/QA Technician to be our boots-on-the-floor food safety presence during production. Reporting to senior QA leadership, you will execute the daily monitoring program that keeps our SQF certification in good standing — from pre-operational inspection through end-of-shift closeout. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role where consistency and reliability matter more than anything else.
- Monday - Friday
- 6am - 2:30pm
- $45,000 per annum
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-Operational Inspection
- Conduct daily pre-op inspection of all production areas before line start
- Verify sanitation sign-off, pest control status, and equipment condition
- Confirm allergen changeover and LOTO compliance where applicable
- Complete and file pre-op checklists; production does not start until pre-op is passed
In-Process Monitoring
- Monitor CCPs per the HACCP plan
- Conduct GMP compliance checks (PPE, hygiene, handwashing) throughout the shift
- Perform environmental monitoring (ATP swabs) on food contact surfaces per schedule
- Pull and log retain samples for finished goods
- Execute line clearance procedures between product or allergen changeovers
Documentation & Records
- Complete all required monitoring logs accurately and on time (CCP logs, calibration logs, swab logs)
- Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when deviations are identified; escalate as required
- Maintain calibration records for scales, thermometers, water meter, Brix meter, etc.
- Ensure traceability records are completed accurately and in real time.
- Ensure records are audit-ready at all times in support of our SQF program
End-of-Shift & General
- Conduct final product checks and weight verification before shift close
- Store retain samples per established protocol
- Act as the daily escalation point between production and QA leadership for food safety issues
- Conduct corrective action trainings as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Diploma or degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biology, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience in a certified food manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with HACCP principles and GMP requirements
- Meticulous attention to detail and a methodical, consistent approach to daily tasks
- Comfortable holding the line on GMP compliance with production staff
- Strong written communication for accurate record-keeping
Preferred
- Experience working in a GFSI-certified facility (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000)
- Hands-on experience with environmental monitoring programs (ATP, pathogen swabbing)
- Knowledge of sanitation chemistry and validation procedures
- Exposure to metal detector operation and CCP monitoring
www.hummingbirdfoodscopacking.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- What does an ATP swab test measure, and what does a high reading tell you?
- Your metal detector fails to reject a test wand mid-shift. How far back does your product hold go?
- What is the difference between a CCP and a prerequisite program? Give one example of each.
Work Location: In person
