Quality Assurance Inspector Entry Level; Food Industry- Night Shift

Belvika Trade & Packaging Ltd. DBA Bel Pak is a leading one‑stop contract packaging company, specializing in precision packing of dry foods, chocolate and confectionary products from multiple facilities totaling more than 500,000 ft2. Bel Pak has grown to be one of the largest co‑packers of chocolate, confectionary and snack products in Canada. Bel Pak uses its extensive experience in managing both manual processes and automated equipment to handle primary and secondary packaging of products for some of the world’s best‑known confectionary brands.

• Quality Assurance Inspector within the Quality Department of a co‑packer in confectionary and snack food products.
• Responsible for quality element control related to operations, policy and procedure auditing, leading quality improvement projects, and driving defect prevention and detection.
• Organizes and reviews all QA aspects of daily production.

• Maintain and ensure consistent execution of current QA programs and internal SOPs while complying with SQF, CFIA, and client requirements.
• Lead initiatives to improve quality and safety of processes.
• Assist with company food safety and quality program updates, maintenance, and verifications to meet regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Monitor and inspect production lines and quality report forms daily to ensure client quality and food safety standards are met.
• Perform onsite product verification, CCP checks, and line inspections after cleaning.
• Evaluate incoming bulk at receiving.
• Review shift reports daily to ensure lot traceability and accuracy of quality check forms.
• Prepare daily samples for lab testing when needed.
• Perform environmental, ATP, and allergen tests when required.
• Conduct water and air testing and sampling as necessary.
• Perform equipment internal calibration per schedule.
• Ensure allergen program adherence and quality & food safety standards compliance.
• Conduct monthly internal audits with cross‑functional teams and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain and verify daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties and records are up to date.
• Maintain and verify daily hold logs and ensure they are up to date.
• Oversee retention samples and storage for all customers.
• Oversee proper destruction of any food product.
• Prepare all new product start‑ups ensuring Bel Pak and client requirements are met.
• Maintain pest control program and liaise with operator to meet company and regulatory standards.
• Drive prevention vs. detection of defects.
• Support client audits and government audits to meet compliance.
• Support ongoing development and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), including managing controlled documents, quality records archiving, employee training, and special projects.
• Follow all Company health and safety policies and procedures and work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Perform other tasks assigned by supervisor or designate.

• Minimum 1‑year experience in quality assurance in food processing or food packaging environment.
• Knowledge and experience of GMPs, HACCP and quality management systems.
• Post‑secondary education related to Quality Assurance and/or Food Science is an asset.

• Self‑starter who works well under pressure and manages time effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and with multiple departments.
• Knowledge of allergen and pathogen swabbing techniques.
• Knowledge of quality auditing and inspection methods.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritise and multitask.
• Excellent reading, writing, and oral communication skills.

Bel Pak is an equal‑chance employer, offering competitive wages, a bonus plan, a benefit plan, ongoing training, and a challenging work environment. Accommodation is available on request for candidates participating in the selection process.

• Location:
  
  Markham, 121 McPherson St.
• Shift: Night shift with flexibility for morning or afternoon shifts.
• Position type:
  Permanent, full‑time.
• Pay range: $21 - $23 per hour.

Bel Pak is an equal chance employer, welcoming and encouraging applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.