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QA Technician Jobs in Edmonton, Alberta at Wing’s Food Products
Title: QA Technician
Company: Wing’s Food Products
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Job DescriptionQA Technician Wing’s FoodsWe are seeking a QA Technician for day shift from Monday to Friday to join our team, in our Wing’s Edmonton location.
Please send your resume to the following email address. [email protected]
Definition:Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, this position is responsible for performing tasks related to Quality Assurance by applying the food safety and product quality program policies and procedures. In addition, the QA technician will assist in product development projects, commissioning of new equipment or products, conduct training sessions for employees and act as mentor and coach for staff.
About the company:Wing’s Food Products is a family business since 1953 specializing in providing a full range of quality food products to a variety of consumer and food service markets. The company provides a friendly and team-oriented work atmosphere as well as growth opportunity.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Duties include but are not limited to:
Basic microbiological and chemical testing on site
Coordinating lab samples for independent lab analysis
Product quality assessment involves using a moisture meter and pH meter
Accurate and timely completion of QA documentation
Supporting our Food safety program audits and follow up
Product/process deviation reports for non-conformances
Investigation and recommendation for disposition of product placed on HOLD
Drafting product specifications
Investigation and follow up on customer and consumer complaints
Food safety validation studies
Actively involved in facility monthly inspections, monitoring products on the line and enforcing GMPs.
Conduct some training sessions for plant personnel and coaching and mentoring of staff
Interact with production workers and supervisor to provide information and answer quality related questions
Other duties as assigned
Skills and Education:
Ability to:
Follow verbal and written instructions in English related to job duties
Work in a team environment with continuous improvement efforts
Acquire new skills as per training provided
Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors as a quality focused, service-oriented team player
Previous experience in a HACCP or BRC certified food manufacturing facility is an asset
Repetitive tasks & standing for extended periods
Handling medium heavy loads (up to 23kg/50 lbs.)
Attention to detail
English language competency and math skills at a minimum of a high school level
Completion of post-secondary school in a relevant or related field of study
Computer literacy and experience in the Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, Outlook
