QA Technician

Quality Assurance Technician – Lethbridge, AB

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

• Understand and comply with all workplace health and safety requirements, company policies and procedures and general workplace rules
• Participate in the day to day health and safety program by working in a safe manner at all times:
  • Always using the required personal protective equipment
  • Ensuring that authorized work is completed safely
  • Utilizing required controls to prevent risk of exposure to hazards
  • Participating actively in incident investigations, training, and other health and safety initiatives
  • Reporting all unsafe acts and conditions and all incidents, near misses and workplace injuries/illnesses as per company procedure
  • Provide quality assurance testing, analysis and technical support:
    Analysis of blends and finished product to ensure specifications are met
  • Testing & reporting on incoming raw materials, packaging & finished goods
  • Interface with production personnel and management to ensure operating conditions are maintained and laboratory specifications are effectively implemented
  • Contribute to the development, maintenance and improvement of the food safety and quality management system
  • Must work within established OH&S regulations and comply with all Company policies & procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

• Diploma/Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry
• Comprehension of & familiarity with lab instrumentation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to clearly describe the food safety and quality requirements for producing food products to all staff.
• Excellent written, documentation and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications specifically Word, Excel
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team work ability
• Willing to work shifts and overtime

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.