Quality Assurance Technician Rowatt

Quality Assurance Technician - Regina/Rowatt

Avena Foods is actively seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. This position will be allocated as needed between our plants in Rowatt & Regina. This role prepares samples & conducts lab tests on raw materials & finished products to ensure compliance of oats & finished products with Avenas standards for food safety & quality.

• Perform routine QA duties as per standards Operating Procedures.
• Prepare samples for testing.
• Conduct physical, chemical, microbiological & allergen testing of raw materials & finished products while maintaining a gluten free laboratory.
• Collect & perform shelf-life testing on retention samples.
• Perform pre-operational inspections & environmental monitoring of all relevant parts of equipment & areas of the facility.
• Implement/ monitor HACCP & related systems.
• Perform operational document verification & follow up on quality & safety incidents.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in internal/external audits when required.
• Report non-compliances & take corrective actions to assure compliance to quality & food safety requirements.
• Make timely risk-based decisions to ensure products meet the quality, food safety requirements & customers specifications.
• Assess, document & trend products & isolate by following the Hold & Release Program.
• Conduct incoming grain delivery inspections when required.

Minimum Diploma or its equivalent in Food Science, or related Field.

• Knowledge of HACCP principles & prevalent food safety & quality standards is preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently & in team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving, organizational, communication skills.
• Willing to be flexible on schedule; ability to meet deadlines including overtime as required.

Location:

Regina, SK or Rowatt, SK as per company requirements.