Technician, Quality Control

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do. We are seeking individuals:
Who are customer centric Who are able to deliver on their commitments Who value individual excellence and collective performance Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers Who understand the food service/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd was founded in 1993 to provide Food service Customers with a fresh alternative.

An outstanding supply network, efficient distribution through our three regional locations, and our thoroughly modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.

Due to continued growth, we are currently seeking a full time Quality Control / Quality Assurance Technician to join our team based out of our Milton, Ontario location.

Quality Assurance Technician 6 months

Sunday through Friday: 12pm - 9pm / 10pm with Saturday and another weekday off (Depends on the Business Needs).

$20-$21

• Responsible for the on-going development of the Quality Assurance Program.
• Perform daily quality inspections, evaluation of retained sample, random product inspection, returned product inspection, newly developed product shelf life.
• Ensure cleaning procedures are followed and sample submission to 3rd party lab for micro testing.
• Perform verifications of CCP’s, thermometers, pH meters, scales etc.
• Ensure all daily records are completed accurately and within time.
• Perform/Assist in internal audits/inspections such as ;
  
  GMP, Food Safety, SQF system etc.
• Handle confidential information in a professional and sensitive manner
• Monitor and meet our customer Micro and all other Specifications.
• Communicate effectively with different departments to report any non-Conformances eg. product quality, GMP etc.
• Provide training and support to staff on quality, food safety, GMP programs.
• Other related duties as directed by Quality Control Manager

• Bachelor diploma preferably in Food Science/QA
• Working knowledge of SQF / BRC
• Ability to develop QA training programs and presentations
• Adaptable - able to work within a changing environment and be a leader in initiating change
• Ability to make decisions, take initiative, provide direction and communicate with different departments.
• Team player – ability to work in a team environment
• Able to handle multiple tasks / projects within short time frames
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong computer skill

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.

Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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