About the role

Quality Assurance Technician at JBS Ontario conducting food safety checks in the seafood division. Collaborating with production teams and monitoring compliance to quality standards in Belleville, ON.

Responsibilities

Complete necessary food safety and quality critical control point checks on process as outlined in the HACCP and Quality Program requirements
Work directly with production staff (management, supervisors and production operators) on testing protocols and requirements to meet and exceed CFIA quality and safety requirements.
Ensure QA Manager and production management is aware of any deviations from product specification or reporting requirements.
Perform pre-operational inspection on all operating equipment before each shift.
Regularly and randomly monitor production staff's adherence to meeting production specifications.
Assist in evaluation of new equipment and process instructions to effectively meet and exceed product specifications
Evaluate raw and finished material for compliance to product specifications.
As needed, recommend product to be placed on hold, provide recommendations on required disposition alternatives, and inform appropriate management personnel as required.
Participate in employee training on QA requirements and ensure thorough understanding by staff of CFIA and JBS Canada HACCP and food safety regulations and practices.
Complete other related QA duties and testing as needed.
Present a professional and respectful attitude when dealing with both internal and external contacts and will work towards facilitating a team atmosphere within the facility.
Additional duties as assigned.

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