Quality Assurance Technician

Our Company Stampede Meat North Inc. (SMNI) is an innovative protein solutions company that focuses on custom protein development and processing. Our customers include leading restaurants, top retailers, leading foodservice distributors, home delivery customers, and other emerging segments. Our mission is to provide our customers with the best quality meat or vegetable-based products. Our ability to satisfy this mission depends largely on Stampede's greatest asset-its employees Our Company culture is built on the expertise and experience of all our employees and driven by the 5 pillars that we hold ourselves to daily; Perform Passionately, Challenge Directly & Respectfully, Commit to Teamwork, and Embrace Innovation. WHY WORK AT STAMPEDE MEAT Inclusive work environment, that is open to everyone Comprehensive benefits package - dental care, vision care, extended health care Discounts on quality meat and vegetable products BBQS and Employee Recognition Program Employee Assistance Program (focusing on the preservation of the positive mental health and well-being of employees) On-site Parking We are currently looking for a new Quality Assurance Technician to join our day shift team. 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday to Friday Position Summary: Reporting to the QA Manager , this role is responsible for protecting the integrity of food products by performing quality sampling, testing, and completing all necessary documentation to regulatory, customer, and company requirements. The incumbent will also be responsible for helping maintain compliance with hygiene, safety, and quality standards on the production floor Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for performing sampling and testing of raw materials/food products at key stages of the production process, ensuring quality standards meets customer and company specifications (i.e., sampling and testing seasonings, batter, breading, and marinade solutions) Performing random sampling of food product, measuring weight, size, and thickness to ensure it meets customer and company specifications. Utilize a wide variety of instruments and measuring devices for testing food samples including analytical scales, ovens, centrifuges, automatic pipettes, etc. Assist in performing periodic checks of the production and shipping and receiving areas for GMPs Perform temperature checks on food products and ensure that thermometers are properly calibrated. Coordinate with the production department to perform and collect swabs samples, whenever it is deemed necessary. Ensure that the metal detectors, analytical scales and other food product screening devices are calibrated properly and in good working order. Assist the shipping and receiving department with the inspection of the quality of raw materials, ensuring that it is suitable for use by production. Assist with conducting GMP training for the production, maintenance, and sanitation staff, as well as temporary team members. Assist the production department in meeting the company's GMP, HACCP and SOPs standards. Assist with continuous improvement initiatives with respect to GMPs and Food Safety Assist in examining new and existing supplies of food ingredients, cleaning chemicals, and packaging materials. Ensure that employees and temporary workers are meeting compliance with all applicable food safety standards. Complete quality inspection reports or other quality assurance documentation. Actively participates in any food safety investigations. Participates and/or supports in all internal and external audits Help with general cleanup and other tasks as assigned Qualifications: We are looking for a very focused individual how has a strong attention to detail and evaluation skills 1-3 years of Quality Assurance or Food Manufacturing experience is a asset. A post-secondary education in Food Science/Processing or related discipline is considered a strong asset . Previous experience with GMP, HACCP, Food Safety and Sanitation practices is an asset. Intermediate computer skills and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & SharePoint) Knowledge and experience utilizing SAP systems is considered an asset Strong oral and written communication skills. Able to work in a cool environment (we mean that both ways- we're awesome and our plant is kept at a cool 2-4-degree temperature) An enthusiastic self-starter, who is able to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability to multi-task and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment. We thank all that apply but will only contact those we wish to interview. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Stampede Meat North Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Stampede Meat North Inc. if you require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.