Seasonal QA Technician

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.ââ

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as GlobalNationaland Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe North America and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continuallyimproveanditswhat keeps us at the top of our game.âWe are solutions-based.âWe are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. âThis is our company ethos butitsourpeoplestoo:âRefresco is at thecutting edgeof a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries ofwhatsbest.

Stop and think: how wouldâYOUâput our drinks on every tableâ

Key Accountabilities:

The following are essential duties and responsibilities for this position:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas.
• Responsible for ensuring Food Safety and Food Quality policies and procedures are adhered to including but not limited by SQF Code CFIA HACCP GFCO Kosher Refresco Quality and any customer quality requirements.
• Ensure all products being run conform to the product specifications as outlined in SAP system and conduct analysis on raw deliveries syrup batches and treated water.
• Maintain accurate legible records of all tests and retests performed. Complete all other required reports (work orders action reports etc.) in a timely manner.
• Work closely with all departments to improve quality increase efficiencies increase yields and eliminate out of specification or damaged product.
• Startup lines in an accurate and timely manner through pre-confirming flavor to be run carbo-trol/flow mix settings and product parameters.
• Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw and intermediate processing materials including packaging materials and determine status of materials as acceptable or unacceptable.
• Complete flavor changes in an accurate and timely manner through pre-confirming flavor to be run carbo-trol/flow mix settings and product parameters.
• Evaluate finished products against current standards by performing audits to monitor all aspects of finished product and packaging integrity.
• Check process control parameters to assure proper equipment application and operation is being maintained by performing secure seal closure torque and seaming checks.
• Ensure accurate test results by maintaining proper operation cleanliness and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times.
• Utilize free time by assisting other technicians or production personnel filing preparing reagents photocopying audit sheets checking held products emptying reference samples reading micro plates checking inventory supplies and overseeing repacks.
• Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by Lead Hand or Management.
• When more than one shift is operating communicate with the technician coming on shift of any issues which may affect product or scheduling as well as cleaning all equipment and benches used for your line. Mop the floor if not already completed. Wait for your replacement before leaving the laboratory. If your replacement is late inform lead hand on shift or contact the QA Manager.
• must be able to work a rotating shift schedule (AM and PM shifts)

Skills/Qualifications:

• Proficient in Excel Word SAP and Power Point
• Ability to analyze and solve problems results oriented
• Organized and detail oriented adaptable to change

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or Diploma in Food Science Quality or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment preferably food/beverage industry
• Knowledge of quality systems (GMP HACCP SQF) certification ideal

Working Conditions:

• Physical-Continuously standing or walking.
• Visual/Sensory-This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment- Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Mental Stress- There is pronounced pressure from deadlines production quotas accuracy or similar demands.

Competencies: TBD

Seasonal Rate: $25.00/hr

A Career with Refrescoâ

Refresco Beverages Canada Inc. offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits if you become a permanent/full-time employee which include:â

• Extended Health Care/Dental/Vision
• Disability
• Basic Life Insurance / Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Group Retirement: RRSPDPSP orPension Plan
• Paid Company holidays (11 to 12 days) plus vacation and paid time off
• Well-being benefits
• Safety Equipment allowances
• Years of Service Awards
• Discount programs / Group Perks

Join Refresco TODAYâand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!ââ

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Refresco Beverages Canada Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age marital status disability gender identity gender expression Veteran status or any other classification protected by federal province or local law.â

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