FSQA Technician - Afternoon Shift

Position Summary

As a member of the facility’s FSQA team, the FSQA Technician spends the majority of his/her time on the production floor monitoring Food Safety, GMP, HACCP and other Quality Assurance Program requirements to ensure they are consistently achieved. Operating with a sense of urgency, the Technician is responsible for initiating immediate corrective actions wherever possible and escalating FSQA concerns as required.

The Technician must be comfortable respectfully challenging others in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

• Provide the leadership to ensure the company’s Quality Assurance Program is implemented and maintained.
• Adopt and incorporate quality methods into their work.
• Inspect production material for defects, make corrections, or remove defective items from production as needed.
• Report defects to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Promote and advocate quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization.
• Complete and maintain quality control documentation, including the monitoring and documentation of key quality indicators.
• Ensure all elements of the company Quality System are implemented and maintained with emphasis on product safety, regulatory compliance and product consistency.
• Provide and support training to plant employees to maintain quality awareness, commitment to zero defects.
• Ensure that all food safety principles and legal requirements are being applied effectively.
• Monitor temperature of the floor and coolers and maintain water sanitizer temperature.
• Provide support and direction to production supervisors to assure proper traceability is maintained.
• Assist in conducting and analyzing shelf‑life testing.

• $19.10 - $21.10 per hour (based on progression)
• Shift premium
• Competitive wages & benefits
• Human Resources, Health & Safety and Food Safety training provided
• Reputable company and brands
• Opportunities to participate in benefits and pension plans
• Great team environment
• Strong focus on internal advancement and development
• Employee assistance program & mental health resources
• Employee events throughout the year
• Maple Leaf employee discount sales on poultry products

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Secondary education
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset
• Previous experience in manufacturing or food production (asset)
• Reliable transportation to work site

We champion diversity and inclusion as part of our purpose and vision, living our Leadership Values and driving results. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.