Quality Assurance Technician - Regina, SK/ Rowatt, SK
Quality Assurance Technician - Regina, SK/ Rowatt, SK
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Job Description
Avena Foods is a specialty miller that partners with farmers and customers to bring safe sustainable nutritious oat and pulse ingredients to consumers around the globe which are non-GMO and gluten-free. We have three facilities: Regina SK Rowatt SK and Portage la Prairie MB.
In a career with Avena you can look forward to:
Being a part of team committed to building an innovative and diverse culture
Supporting your growth through professional development training and recognition programs
Competitive compensation which includes benefit programs such as: Health Dental Life Retirement Savings Employee and Family Assistance Program and more!
We offer additional benefits for extras! Take advantage of our Health Spending Account for additional expenses like more expensive glasses. Or the Wellness Account that covers recreational items like gym membership running shoes etc.
If youd like to join a team that is collaborative hardworking and provides opportunities for growth. Please apply.
Avena Foods is actively seeking aQuality Assurance Technicianto join our team.This position is not limited to a specific location and will be allocated as needed between our plants in Rowatt SK and Regina SK. This position prepares samples and conducts laboratory tests on raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance of oats and finished products with Avenas high standards for food safety and quality. The incumbent also conducts inspections prepares documents makes risk-based decisions and acts as backup for the Grain Receiving Quality Technician.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine QA duties as per Standard Operating Procedures.
- Prepare samples for testing.
- Conduct physical chemical microbiological & allergen testing of raw materials and finished products while maintaining a gluten free laboratory.
- Collect retention samples and perform shelf-life testing on retention samples.
- Perform pre-operational inspections (ATP monitoring) and environmental monitoring of all relevant parts of equipment and areas of the facility.
- Implement and monitor HACCP and related systems such as Food Safety Management System (FSSC22000).
- Perform operational document verification and follow up on quality & safety incidents.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive records that may be audited.
- Participate in internal or external audits when required.
- Report non-compliances and take corrective actions to assure compliance to all quality & food safety requirements daily.
- Make timely risk-based decisions to ensure products meet the quality standards food safety requirements and customers specifications.
- Assess document and trend products and isolate if required by following the Hold and Release Program.
- Conduct incoming grain delivery inspections when necessary.
- Propose improvements in related business processes.
Education Requirements
Minimum Diploma or its equivalent in Biology Chemistry Microbiology Food Science or related Field.
Skills
- Knowledge of HACCP principles and prevalent food safety and quality standards is preferred.
- Proficient with Excel Word and Power Point
- Ability to multi-task establish priorities and follow through on them.
- Ability to work independently and in a team with minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills that enhance inter-departmental interactions.
- Good logical problem-solving; Strong organizational written and oral communication skills.
- Willing to be flexible on schedule; ability to meet schedules and deadlines including overtime as required
*Employment is subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check education verification and reference review.
*Avena is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process please contactto request assistance.
*By submitting your resume the applicant acknowledges that providing false misleading or inaccurate information on their resume or during the interview is grounds for disqualification or dismissal.
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Regina SK or Rowatt SK as per company requirements
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
