Quality Assurance Technician (Contract - 14-month)

Trophy Foods is Canada's leading supplier of high-quality edible nuts, dried fruit and confectionery products. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality products, at the best value, through our direct channel of global grower relationships.Trophy Foods Inc. is Canadian owned and operated with over 40 years of experience in serving our customers. We produce edible nuts, dried fruits, confectionery and bulk foods under our Trophy brand. We also work with grocery retailers, mass merchandisers, drug channel, and food service customers across the country to create and produce a wide variety of private label branded products.Overview: The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for all aspects of Trophy Foods Quality Programs, ensuring they are maintained through monitoring, verification and auditing functions.Shift: Morning Shift - 7am to 3pmKey responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Maintain company's Quality Management program through monitoring, verification and auditing programs as required.Actively participate in the implementation and maintaining of the BRC program.Perform operational inspections (inclusive Food safety and Quality) every 2 hours. The inspections include verification of CCPs, and preventive controls.Verify records (Quality system checks and inspections, production records, etc.), and investigate any gaps identified.Actively manage product Hold. Drive dispositioning based on proactive approach.Perform task verifications and inspections according to Quality Management program.Perform daily chemistry analysis and shelf life testing as per schedule.Train employees on: Hygiene policy, GMPs, Sanitation, CCP, Allergens, Operational Inspections, etc..Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices are followed by all Employees and enforce GMP's when necessary in the plant.Ensure raw materials, packaging materials, WIP and finished products meet specifications.Operate the laboratory equipment and perform regular maintenance as required.Investigate any deviations and participate implementing corrective and preventive measures.Participate in Internal Audits.Perform environmental monitoring testing. Create lab requisition and analyze the reports.Adhere to Company health and safety policies/procedures including the wearing of personal protective equipment. Keep a safe, clean and orderly work area.Other duties as assigned.Experience, Qualifications, and Educational Requirements:University Degree, College diploma, or Technical School Certificate in the science field (e.g. Food Science, chemistry, microbiology, etc.).Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the food industry.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Intermediate skill required for Word and Excel.GMP & HACCP training required.Training in a GFSI Benchmarked food safety standard (BRC preferred) would be an asset.Trophy is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity. Diversity is core to our business: by embedding diversity into all aspects of our culture, we maximize the opportunity toachieve sustainable business success and growth. Trophy Foods Inc. provides equal opportunities in employment, promotions, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment to all qualified persons without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the applicable Federal and Provincial laws.Trophy Foods has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. Food and Beverage Manufacturing,Manufacturing,Food and Beverage Services