Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist

Salary Range: CAD$55,566.00 – CAD$65,457.00

Working Type: On-Site
Working Pattern:
Days: 6 am – 2.30 pm
Afternoon: 2.30 pm – 10.30 pm

PURPOSE OF ROLE
To ensure compliance to food safety and quality systems within their assigned area (e.g. Receiving /Formulation/Stuffing, Slicing/Packaging, Palletizing, etc).
The successful applicant for this opportunity has knowledge of BRCGS and/or other GFSI standards, knowledge of HACCP, is a strong communicator, is highly organized, and can work independently or in a team environment. This role will also include any ad-hoc activities required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Perform or assist in daily quality and food safety related decision making based on established processes to ensure products meet the quality standards and food safety requirements of Hilton Foods.
Review and Verify acceptability of line inspections performed by operators (product weight, batch, gas, CCP, critical to quality, critical quality parameters, etc).
Conduct EMP/TPC swabs and pre-op inspections.
Product HOLDs, product sample collections (shelf life, daily product cuttings) and quarantine management requirements as required.
Check conformance of raw meat to agreed primal and trim specifications
Prepare sensory samples and participates in sensory evaluations.
Verify and audit sanitation practices and chemical concentrations as outlined in SSOP’s.
Perform microbiological and analytical sampling for product and environment.
Participate in projects and meeting with the goal of improving food safety ad food quality.
Monitor quality of incoming packaging primal and ingredients.
Provide support and coaching to employees and production management to maintain and improve their QA practices and procedures.
Shall demonstrate full commitment to the implementation of the requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety and to processes which facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management.
Ability to enter data and complete trace exercises within ERP systems.
Identification, entry and closure of non-conformance within your area.
Support Risk Assessment development and customer complaint investigations.

KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Proven background in Food Manufacturing (experience in Meat Industry highly regarded);
Food Safety Qualification and/or trade qualification i.e. Trade Butcher
Strong understanding of Sanitation, SOPs, Pre-requisite Programs, HACCP, CCP’s and GMP’s.
Previous experience with maintaining/validation of FSEP program.
2-3 years QA experience in the Food industry preferred.
Strong MS Office skills.
Knowledge of FSQA Systems is an asset
Excellent organization and planning skills, high attention to detail and a willingness to learn and teach others, be self-directed and motivated.
Strong oral and written communication skills

WOULD SUIT SOMEONE WHO IS….

Is currently in a similar position and wants to expand their knowledge of the food industry or alternately someone who is looking to take the next step in his/her career but has also covered various job functions within technical and has proven people management
Passionate and engaged in delivering quality outcomes
Comfortable with communicating with both small and large teams
A successful negotiator and influencer

Hilton Foods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At Hilton Foods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. All requests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled in a confidential manner at all times.