Quality Assurance Technician

Company Description Nuts For Cheese is an award-winning manufacturer of organic, cashew-based dairy products sold across Canada and the United States. The company focuses on high-quality, plant-based alternatives, appealing to consumers who value sustainability, taste, and clean ingredients. Operations are driven by strict food safety and quality standards, offering team members a professional environment in the growing plant-based food industry. Joining Nuts For Cheese provides an opportunity to contribute to an innovative brand that is expanding its presence across North America.

Position: QA Intern

Duration: 4 Months ( can be converted into the permanant full time position)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Overtime: Must be available for weekend overtime shifts as required.

Reports To: QA Manager

Qualifications and Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary program in Food

Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Quality Assurance, or a related field.

• Basic understanding of food safety, GMP, HACCP, and quality control principles.

• Knowledge of food microbiology and laboratory testing is an asset.

• Familiarity with BRCGS, Organic, and Kosher programs is considered an asset.

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to follow instructions, maintain accurate records, and work independently when

assigned tasks.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work as part of a team.

• Ability to work in a food manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions and Schedule

Regular working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

• Must be available to work occasional weekend overtime shifts based on production

requirements.

• Must be available to start work at 7:00 AM to support pre-operational inspections before

production begins.

• Work will involve time on the manufacturing floor, in the QA laboratory, and in the QA

office.

• Must follow all required food safety, hygiene, PPE, and workplace safety procedures.

• Allergen Requirement: The facility handles cashews and cashew-containing products.

Applicants must not have a cashew allergy due to potential exposure in the manufacturing

environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-operational (pre-op) inspections before production starts.

• Perform routine GMP inspections and production floor quality checks.

• Monitor employee hygiene, production practices, and compliance with food safety

standards.

• Identify and communicate quality, GMP, and food safety deviations to the QA Manager.

• Follow up on corrective actions and verify implementation on the production floor under

supervision.

• Perform pH testing, collect product samples, and organize sensory evaluation samples.

• Assist with ATP swabbing, Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP), and microbiological

testing.

• Complete daily QA documentation, filing, data entry, and record keeping.

• Monitor temperature records, production records, and other QA documentation.

• Maintain raw material, finished product, and retained sample records.

• Assist with internal GMP audits and maintain HACCP, BRCGS, Organic, and Kosher

program documentation.

• Support QA training, certification activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Complete daily and weekly QA tasks assigned by the QA Technician and QA Manager.

• Assist with laboratory inventory, equipment cleaning, and calibration records.