Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician SK

Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician - Regina, SK
AGT Foods Canada, one of the world’s largest suppliers of value-added pulses, staple foods, and food ingredients, has opened an extrusion facility in Regina, SK. The facility develops and produces semi‑finished food products to be used in pastas, plant‑based burgers and other finished food products.
We have an immediate need for a Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician to join our team at our Regina, SK Extrusion Facility.
Responsibilities   Conduct regular inspections of food production facilities to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards
Perform and document quality assurance activities, including testing, checks, and inspection results
Perform wide range analyses on extruded products
Perform EMP testing
Work according to GLP practices
Manage the sample flow through the lab
Maintain the laboratory as well as the testing functions in the operations area
Understand the technical specifications of the incoming materials and products produced
Be able to complete final product inspections and incoming packaging materials inspection
Learn aseptic technique and apply principle daily
Maintain lab documentation and submit paperwork promptly
Complete and verify retain sample collection request with all documentation
Uphold quality conscious and food safe culture
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Education & Training (or Combination Of)   Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology or another related field.
Food safety and/or Quality experience or knowledge in a manufacturing environment.
Understanding of food safety systems, including ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, SOP, BRC and IFS, etc.
Please forward resume and cover letter stating the position you are applying for and salary expectations to
AGT Foods values and supports employment equity in the workplace, including accessibility.

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