QA/HACCP Coordinator- Food - Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Job Description

Responsible for enforcement of the Food Safety and Quality Programs by monitoring the production process, production staff, equipment, ingredients and warehousing to ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP and all other significant certifications. Proactively provides direction and support to the Production Manager and Coordinators on Food Safety and Quality Control imperatives and is responsible to collect data and document Food Safety and Quality non-conformances.The role:

• Maintains and monitors all current Quality programs: GMP, HACCP, Prerequisite programs.
• Conducts a daily Pre-operational inspection of the facility, production and non-production equipment and identifies non-conformances such as unclean equipment, poor housekeeping, and water spills etc.
• Conducts pathogen swabbing for Salmonella spp. and Listeria spp. on food contact surfaces as per schedule.
• Conducts ATP and allergen swabbing to verify cleaning process. Where allergens or organic residue are found, production cannot be started until for thorough equipment cleaning is completed.
• Reports any FS/Quality issues to Manager, Food Safety to address any issues with Production, Maintenance, Warehousing or Purchasing management. Documents findings in a clear, concise and structured format
• Conducts GMP checks and remedial actions to correct non-conformances of production staff or any person entering the production area, is fundamental to QA Technicians responsibility to protect Food Safety & Product Quality
• All non-conformances are documented and reported for analysis, tracking and corrective actions
• Conducts training, huddle meetings and/or retraining exercises for Food Safety and Quality non-conformances, new or updated procedures. Enforce GMP, HACCP, Food Security and Allergens among production staff
• Monitors and maintains Supplier program, Calibration program, internal testing etc.
• Conducts periodic Line checks of ingredient scaling, mixing, packing etc.
• Verifies Lot #s, product information and completes daily QA/QC check sheets
• Conducts Finished product weight checks by sampling at beginning middle and end
• Inspects all raw material receipts to validate the product integrity and quantity
• Checks for expired/non-conformant ingredients and communicate any issues to Purchasing department to follow up with the Suppliers
• Places on Hold any non-compliant ingredients, finished products, packaging, WIP etc.
• Conducts internal premises inspection (outside/inside) to identify structural (cracks, gaps, holes etc.), pest control issues.
• Verifies concentration for sanitation chemicals weekly
• Oversee customer complaints ensuring the proper completion of NCRs and RMAs as required. Follow-up on returned and/or destroyed goods; and the implementation/verification of corrective actions. Maintain detailed records.
• Special projects and all other duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $24.00-$30.00 per hourBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:All employees must wear a mask and protective eye ware during their shift.There is also a covid screening every day.Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• QA/QC: 1 year (required)
• Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• HACCP Certification (preferred)

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