Quality Assurance Technician

<strong>We&rsquo;re a naan traditional company&hellip;<br /><br />Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.&nbsp;We have an&nbsp;<em>entrepreneurial&nbsp;</em>spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own&nbsp;<em>creativity</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>out of the box</em>&nbsp;thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</strong>

Greater Toronto Area, ON

FGF

<p><strong>A Bakery That Runs Like A Startup</strong></p> <p><strong>We&rsquo;re not your average bakery. We&rsquo;re a team of passionate thinkers and doers that are challenging the idea of what a bakery can be. We operate like a startup, powered by creativity and a &lsquo;roll up your sleeves&rsquo; mentality, to give our customers the best possible product. Our offices are just like our thinking, open and modern. Our manufacturing facilities are state-of- the-art. We expect unconventional solutions from our team members, so we give them creative spaces to inspire and collaborate.</strong></p> https://www.fgfbrands.com/

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Full Time

Overview: <br /> <p>As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will perform day-to-day quality assurance activities such as inspections, internal audits, recommending corrective actions, research and reports all within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.</p> <p>In this position, you will work in a team environment led by a Team Leader. You will support your Team Leader by demonstrating and practicing teamwork every day and respect all your fellow Team Members.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>What FGF Offers:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential&nbsp;</li> <li>Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, &amp; a generous flexible medical/health spending account</li> <li>RRSP matching program</li> <li>Tuition reimbursement</li> <li>Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Responsibilities: <br /> <ul> <li>Perform process checks throughout the production, packaging, sanitation and warehouse functions of the company including GMP, metal detection, label and coding verification, general hygiene and safety, as well as in-process and finished product weights</li> <li>Document all QA activities accurately and timely</li> <li>Conduct verification of the proper functioning of testing equipment such as thermometers and scales</li> <li>Continuously assesses the results of inspection findings and reacts in a timely manner to communicate potential problems to Team leader and QA Team Leader</li> <li>Prepare reports/summaries and communicates results to QA Team Leader and others as necessary</li> <li>Implement Hold procedures for suspect product and or product evaluations and testing</li> <li>Collect and submits samples for laboratory analysis</li> <li>Assist with the development and delivery of Quality/Food Safety Training for manufacturing and support teams</li> <li>Assist with investigations, consumer/customer complaints</li> <li>Assist and provides support during third-party audits</li> <li>Participate in plant trials and other related duties and responsibilities assigned</li> </ul>
Requirements: <br /> <ul> <li><strong>2+ years experience in a QA position&nbsp;</strong><em>(preferably for a food manufacturer)</em>.</li> <li>Post-secondary education in a relevant field.</li> <li><strong>Knowledge of food safety (HACCP) programs, GMP programs and Quality Systems.</strong></li> <li>Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).</li> <li>Experience with BRC is an asset.</li> <li>Accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to detect the presence of a quality issue.</li> <li>Flexible to work days, afternoons, nights &amp; weekends if needed.</li> </ul> <br /><br /> <p><strong>What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?<u><br /></u></strong><u><br /></u>Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.&nbsp;We have an&nbsp;<em>entrepreneurial&nbsp;</em>spirit that encourages all our team members to use their own&nbsp;<em>creativity</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>out-of-the-box</em>&nbsp;thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong>&nbsp;The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>