Sonora Foods is seeking a CONTRACT QA Technician to join our Quality team.
THIS IS AN AFTERNOON SHIFT POSITION - 2:30 pm to 11 pm. Monday to Friday (12 month contract)
At Sonora Foods, we’re passionate about making the best tortillas. The best and nothing less. That’s what makes Sonora, Canada’s premium tortillas. And it’s a big part of why we’ve been growing steadily and successfully for over 25 years.
Our state-of-the-art bakery is a big part of our commitment to continued excellence. We marry that with careful, managed growth that’s structured to make sure every promise we make is one we can keep.
Health and Safety, people development, and employee engagement are all areas of key importance at Sonora. Because the goal is simple, give people a positive environment that helps them succeed. If you are looking for a challenging and integral role within a quality team, while being part of a Company that treats their employees like family, we want to hear from you.
To learn more about us please visit www.sonorafoods.com.
Main Responsibilities
- Perform the lab testing on finished products and ingredients including pH, Moisture analysis, organoleptic testing, shelf life sensory testing daily and maintain the logs
- Perform equipment calibration including pH meters, scales, ATP device
- Perform sanitation chemicals titration on a weekly basis
- Maintain and manage retaining samples and perform lab inventory
- Prepare samples for lab analysis of finished product, ingredients and packaging materials
- Monitor and report the plant temperature
- Maintain a clean and organized QA Lab (Wash lab containers, wipe down surfaces, organize samples) Perform ATP swabbing on a weekly basis and Environmental swabbing on a monthly basis
- Perform holds and release on non-conforming products and materials
- Approve COAs and release ingredients and maintain the documents
- Perform GMP/Glass and Brittle/Safety audits
- Ensure compliance of GMPs, SOPs, and Health and Safety on the production floor. Communicate deficiencies to Supervisors and QA Manager
- Observe and ensure CCP monitoring and verification procedures are being strictly followed
- Assist in food safety and quality training to employees
- Escalate any food safety and quality non-conformities to management
- Flexibility to work alternate shifts as required to cover for vacation and absences
- Other duties as required
Education, Training and Skills
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a QC/QA Technician in food manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of HACCP Principals and GMPs. HACCP team experience is preferred
- Experience with GFSI Standards (FSSC 22000 preferred)
- College Diploma or University Degree in related fields
- Familiarity with pH meters and moisture analyzers, micro swabbing and calibration of lab equipment
- Understanding sound quality assurance principles, statistical process control, sanitation
- High standard of computer literacy – especially Excel
- Ability to multitask as well as prioritize tasks
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail and consistently high level of accuracy
- Possess a high level of critical thinking
- Experience in Root Cause Analysis techniques
- Strong communication skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Experience:
- Quality control: 2 years (required)
- Food processing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
