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Quality Assurance Technician - Rowatt

@ Avena Foods Limited

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Rowatt, Saskatchewan

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Avena Foods Limited is hiring two Quality Assurance Technicians to be allocated between its Rowatt and Regina plants. The role runs food safety and quality lab testing on oats and finished products, including HACCP monitoring, sampling and audit support. The posting requires a food science diploma or equivalent, with flexibility on schedule and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct physical, chemical, microbiological and allergen testing of raw materials and finished products
  • Monitor HACCP and related food safety systems
  • Perform pre-operational inspections and environmental monitoring
  • Maintain accurate records and take corrective actions on non-compliances
  • Conduct incoming grain delivery inspections when required

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum diploma or equivalent in Food Science or related field
  • Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards preferred
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite
  • Flexible schedule, including overtime as required

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Employer posting date
2026-11-09
First seen by our source
2026-11-10
Source record updated
2026-11-10

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentQuality assurance
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleovertime
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingLaboratory, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyFood Science

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Job description

Description

Avena Foods is actively seeking two(2)Quality Assurance Technicians to join our team. This position will be allocated as needed between our plants in Rowatt & Regina. This role prepares samples & conducts lab tests on raw materials & finished products to ensure compliance of oats & finished products with Avenas standards for food safety & quality.

Key Responsibilities:
Perform routine QA duties as per standards Operating Procedures.
Prepare samples for testing.
Conduct physical, chemical, microbiological & allergen testing of raw materials & finished products while maintaining a gluten free laboratory.
Collect & perform shelf-life testing on retention samples.
Perform pre-operational inspections & environmental monitoring of all relevant parts of equipment & areas of the facility.
Implement/ monitor HACCP & related systems
Perform operational document verification & follow up on quality & safety incidents.
Maintain accurate records and participate in internal/external audits when required.
Report non-compliances & take corrective actions to assure compliance to quality & food safety requirements.
Make timely risk-based decisions to ensure products meet the quality, food safety requirements & customers specifications.
Assess, document & trend products & isolate by following the Hold & Release Program.
Conduct incoming grain delivery inspections when required.

Education Requirements
Minimum Diploma or its equivalent in Food Science, or related Field.

Skills
Knowledge of HACCP principles & prevalent food safety & quality standards is preferred.
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Ability to multi-task and work independently & in team
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good problem-solving, organizational, communication skills.
Willing to be flexible on schedule; ability to meet deadlines including overtime as required
Location: Rowatt, SK

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