Coordinator, Quality Assurance
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Posted on:
29-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
At Fresh Start Foods youll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.
We are seeking individuals:
- Who are customer centric
- Who are able to deliver on their commitments
- Who value individual excellence and collective performance
- Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture the environment corporate citizenship
- Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
- Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience
Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd was founded in 1993 to provide Foodservice Customers with a fresh alternative. An outstanding supply network efficient distribution through our three regional locations and our thoroughly modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.
Due to continued growth we are currently seeking a full time Coordinator Quality Assurance to join our team based out of our Milton Ontario location.
Position: Coordinator Quality Assurance
Schedule: Sunday through Friday: 9am - 5pm
Salary: $45000/year
with Saturday and another weekday off (Depends on the Business Needs).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure continuous improvement and adequacy of quality assurance systems to support business customer and regulatory expectations.
Review daily records including scale verification thermometer verification pH meter calibration and internal inspection of the facility.
Assist in reviewing and updating internal policies and procedures to satisfy GFSI customer or regulatory requirements.
Perform regular inspections and reviews to ensure employees adhere to internal policies.
Participate and assist in various employees Food Safety and Quality training and manage training in the existing platform (e.g. Alchemy).
Communicate with other departmental personnel to meet food safety and quality compliance and assist other departments as needed or requested.
Maintain food safety & quality assurance documentation and records such as supplier information customer portal maintenance and product specifications.
Liaise with the Research and Development department to create new products according to customer demand and industry trends.
Conduct and report shelf life studies on new and existing products.
Support the Food Safety & Quality Manager and Supervisor in customer 3rd party regulatory and internal audits.
Act as a backup for team members when a QA/QC technician is not available.
Adhere to safe work practices.
Perform other related duties as directed by the FSQA Manager/Supervisor.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Proven time management skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Strong drive to deliver results to customers/management in a timely manner.
Ability to think fast and make timely decisions on analytical problems recording as needed to minimize downtime.
Must be highly organized and able to work effectively and efficiently in a demanding environment with flexibility to changing priorities.
Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work well with others independently and foster teamwork.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required Education/Certification: High School / Equivalent and Certification or License as a HACCP and/or FDA Preventive Control Qualified Individual.
Preferred Education: Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Chemistry Microbiology or a related scientific field.
Minimum Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in food safety quality assurance and/or quality control within manufacturing.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment or in terms or conditions of employment without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination including race religious beliefs colour gender gender identity gender expression physical disability mental disability age ancestry place of origin marital status source of income family status sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- FDA Regulations
- Data Collection
- Food Industry
- ICH Q7
- ISO 9001
- Hospice Care
- Food Processing
- Quality Management
- cGMP
- QA/QC
- HACCP
About Company
Elevate your culinary journey with Fresh Start Foods, your go-to source for premium, year-round produce solutions.
