FSQA Technician

The Opportunity:

As a member of the facility's FSQA team, the FSQA Technician spends a majority of their time on the production floor completing analytical sampling and laboratory analysis, and monitoring Food Safety, GMP, HACCP and other Quality Assurance Program requirements to ensure they are consistently achieved. Operating with a sense of urgency, the FSQA Technician is responsible for initiating immediate corrective actions wherever possible and escalating FSQA concerns as required.

The FSQA Technician must be comfortable working efficiently in a fast paced food manufacturing environment.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by July 31. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Verify HACCP, Food Safety, Quality Paperwork

Conduct HACCP Onsite verification activities

Perform HACCP Food Safety Validation Activities

Perform and/or assist in daily quality and food safety related decision making based on established processes to ensure products meet the quality standards and food safety requirements of Maple Leaf Foods and its customers

Perform daily monitoring and verification tasks, including record review and on-site audits/observations, as outlined in the HACCP/QA program and recommend corrective actions for deviations

Conduct plant audits to ensure GMPs and Plant policies are effectively implemented

Participate in external in internal audits, as required

Assist CFIA in completion of Compliance Verification System (CVS) tasks by providing records and information, as requested

Participate in product traceability events with the ability to quickly trace product using SAP

Provide training, support and coaching to hourly and salaried employees across all levels of management to maintain and improve facility FSQA practices and procedures

Perform data entry and data analysis tasks

Perform microbiological and analytical sampling for product and environment as required

Participate in projects and meetings with the goal of improving food safety and food quality

Assist in the implementation of changes that advance FSQA systems and/or programs

What You’ll Bring:

University degree or college diploma preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or a related discipline.

Self-directed and professional, well-developed English communication skills (verbal, written, reading)

Computer proficiency in email and spreadsheets, and able to learn a variety of other software

Understanding of Sanitation, SOPs, HACCP, CCP’s and GMP’s is preferred

Strong attention to detail

Interest and willingness to learn and teach others

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent organization and planning skills

Flexibility in shift start times, ability to work on a night shift

Demonstrated alignment to the Maple Leaf Leadership Values

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.

An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.

Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.

Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.