About the role

Quality Assurance Technician conducting HACCP and CFIA food-safety checks for JBS Canada's seafood facility in Belleville. Evaluating products, monitoring production, and training staff on quality requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct food safety and quality critical control point checks according to HACCP and Quality Program requirements
Complete analysis of tests and report results and recommendations
Work with production staff on testing protocols and requirements to meet CFIA quality and safety requirements
Ensure the QA Manager and production management are aware of deviations from product specifications or reporting requirements
Perform pre-operational inspections on operating equipment before each shift
Monitor production staff's adherence to production specifications
Assist in evaluating new equipment and process instructions
Evaluate raw and finished material for compliance with product specifications
Recommend product holds and disposition alternatives when needed, and inform appropriate management
Participate in employee training on QA requirements and CFIA/JBS Canada HACCP and food safety regulations
Complete related QA duties and testing as needed
Maintain a professional and respectful approach with internal and external contacts and facilitate a team atmosphere
Perform additional duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline such as animal/food science, biology, microbiology, chemistry/biochemistry
3–5 years of QA or related experience within the meat, seafood, or food processing sector
Thorough knowledge of CFIA requirements and JBS Canada's HACCP and Food Quality programs
Ability to work in a team setting or independently with minimum supervision
Good analytical and logical problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate technical food safety requirements to production staff, supervisors, and management
Ability to work in a cold/refrigerated work site environment