Quality Assurance Technician

Hours per week: minimum 30 hours per week

Schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (weekend coverage is needed. Other days availability as needed)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Burnbrae Farms in Brockville has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Quality Assurance Technician. The incumbent is responsible for performing laboratory and other functions, as assigned, to support the Quality Assurance department. This is an opportunity to gain work experience in a food production environment and would be a great fit for a student who is passionate about biology, biotechnology, and/or food sciences.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Perform finished product organoleptic and microbiological tests.

· Hold/Release finished product using the SAP platform.

· Create and submit finished product COAs to customers.

· Conduct shelf-life testing for finished products and enter results into database.

· Complete scheduled Environmental Monitoring Program swabs and samples.

· Conduct lab equipment verification and monitoring tasks.

· Actively participate in Proficiency testing and reporting.

· Other duties as assigned by the QA Manager.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.

· Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

· Ability to follow instructions and maintain a strong attention to detail.

· Ability to work as a team or independently with minimal supervision.

· Develop a positive work environment through team building and collaboration.

· Actively contribute to a Food Safety and Quality culture within the facility.

· Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

MINIMUM EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

· Currently enrolled in or graduated from Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Science, or related field of study.

· Previous experience in food manufacturing or laboratory testing an asset.

· Proficient computer skills; working knowledge of MS Office, SAP, QMS software.

All replies are appreciated and will be carefully considered but only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Burnbrae Farms is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

About Burnbrae Farms:

Burnbrae Farms is a proud 5th generation Canadian family owned and operated egg business, producing eggs for over 70 years. With locations in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba, and British Columbia, Burnbrae Farms is Canada's leading egg producer and a thriving participant in the agribusiness industry. We sell eggs and egg products to major grocery store chains, food service operations as well as large bakery/industrial customers throughout Canada.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Expected hours: 30 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every Weekend

Application question(s):

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology? Yes or No?
• 2 solid years working in food manufacturing as a QA Technician? Yes or No?
• Strong working knowledge of GMPs? Yes or No?
• Familiar working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities? Yes or No?
• Experienced at performing finished product microbiological and organoleptic tests? Yes or No?
• Experienced at hold/release materials and finished product using the SAP platform? Yes or No?
• Familiar at reviewing production and sanitation records prior to finished product release? Yes or No?
• Familiar at creating and submitting finished product COAs? Yes or No?
• Strong track record working with environmental monitoring program (pathogens, non-pathogens, swabs, air quality, water quality)? Yes or No?
• Familiar at maintaining Master Calibration Log, review and document calibration certificates, schedule repairs or replacements? Yes or No?

Work Location: In person