QC Technician - Food Industry (Kipling & Queensway)

Our employer is an industry leader in the development, marketing and distribution of fresh and frozen fish and seafood. They strive to provide its customers with the highest quality product. A QC technician inspects and tests raw materials and finished products to ensure they meet quality and regulatory standards. Their responsibilities include identifying and resolving quality issues, maintaining records, calibrating equipment, and collaborating with production teams. This role requires strong attention to detail, technical skills, and the ability to interpret results to ensure product consistency, safety, and customer satisfaction.

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• Pre-Operational inspections of different areas
• Performs product sensory evaluations, Daily calibrations of scales, thermometers etc.
• Conducts temperature checks of the product
• Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Promotes food safety and quality program within the plant environment
• Monitor and address plant food safety and quality concerns
• Filing and maintaining all completed HACCP related paperwork as related to product, equipment and facility

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Required Skills/Abilities:

• Own transportation - must have license and car
• Strong organizational abilities are necessary to be successful in this position
• Self-motivated, possess high-energy, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to interact in a dynamic team environment, while displaying tact and diplomacy with peers and management alike

Education and Experience:

• Enrolled in post-secondary education
• Proficiency in English, high level verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking regularly in cold and wet environment
• Must be able to lift 20-30 pounds at times

This job requires some flexibility to work on weekends/holidays/nights if needed.