Ice Cream QA Technician

Ice Cream QA Technician

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Post Secondary Diploma in Science, Microbiology, Chemistry and/ or related field
• Full understanding of HACCP and FSMA, HACCP Level1,2 an asset
• Fully understand and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in the food plant
• Must be able to effectively manage conflict while creating an inclusive work environment
• Must demonstrate the ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of RCAs and tools involved to complete them (i.e. 5 Whys, 4-M analysis, etc.)
• Must demonstrate strong analytical skills, laboratory methods with careful attention to detail
• Self-motivated, quick learner, inquisitive and process orientated
• Strong ability to prioritize activities, excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work shifts along with overtime coverage during weekends
• Experience in SAP, SAP QM systems and other programs essential for Quality analysis such as Microsoft Office programs like Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, PowerBI etc.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementing and assessing of on-going compliance to a quality testing program throughout the production cycle that is aligned with UL / external requirements and applicable specifications
• Supports the implementation and verification of procedures to control non-conforming materials and products
• Supports program to ensure on-site Quality laboratories operate in accordance with applicable Good Laboratory practices and UL /external requirements, test methods and general laboratory safety
• Supports implementing and verifying site calibration and maintenance program for inspection, measuring and testing equipment
• Supports program for product fill control through monitoring and verifying fill parameters and compliance
• Supports the implementation and maintenance of system where key quality data and information are recorded and preserved
• Supports / participates in Quality and Food Safety process improvement teams within the factory
• Supports ensuring UL required IT systems, practices, loss trees and improvement tools are used to reduce / eliminate quality losses
• Supports / participates in structured quality improvement activities related to customer and consumer issues
• Supports efforts to improve quality of inbound materials by collecting and analyzing supplier performance data
• Supports process capability studies to maintain alignment between process capability and specification limits in processing and filling operations
• Applies current tools and practices to support management of quality related projects
• Supports efforts to complete and maintain external and internal audits, GMP Inspections and certifications
• Supports efforts to verify and document compliance to regulatory requirements applicable to quality and consumer safety.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.