Quality Assurance Technician - Jobs in Richmond, BC

Job Description

Conagra Brands has the most energized, highest-impact culture in food. Our people persistently challenge and disrupt marketplace/business conventions and we are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results. Conagra Brands, be part of building something BIG.Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies with an established presence in Canada. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team in Richmond, British Columbia that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic and emerging brands like Gardein™ (made in Richmond, British Columbia), Healthy Choice®, Hunt's®, Aylmer®, Snack Pack®, Orville Redenbacher’s®, Chef Boyardee® and Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®.Our Canadian manufacturing facilities are in Richmond, British Columbia, Boisbriand, Quebec, and Dresden, Ontario. We also have Canadian offices in Mississauga, Ontario and Boisbriand, Quebec.Conagra is proud to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. To find your next job in Canada, visit https://careers.conagrabrands.ca/. For more information about our Gardein™ plant-based food products in Canada, visit https://gardein.ca/Job Summary:Reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that all products manufactured are in accordance with internal, regulatory, and customer quality management systems.Key Responsibilities:Monitor product safety and quality, production process and personnel GMP practice to ensure the compliance to established procedures (SOP’s), standards and requirements.Perform production line QA functions as required.Perform Pre-operational and/ or during production cleanliness inspection. Perform various swabbing for product safety monitoringIdentify, report and investigate any deviation to procedure, system or standard and assist with implementing corrective actions and follow upsPerform and assist in administrating internal and external lab testing and test result documentingParticipate or assist in employee Food Safety and Quality trainingParticipate in compliance of CFIA and Health regulations, and customer’s requirements through inspections or audits of the facility to ensure food safety and quality standards are metLiaise with other departmental management to meet food safety and quality compliance, and provide assistance to other departments as needed or requestedInspect incoming raw materials and approve/disapprove their release; administrate records and verify all external or suppliers’ documents based on GPI’s requirements.Participate or assist in internal audits in as needed basisDocument reports, complaints, departmental requests and assist with all administrative functions associated with this role.Assist in the continual implantation and improvement of food safety programs such as SQF, HACCP and HACCP Prerequisite ProgramsFollow all company policies and procedures, including: GMP, SQF, HACCP, Health & Safety, Attendance, etc.Follow safe work practices and procedures as per company policies and procedures and Work Safe regulations.Other duties as assignedRequirements, Skills & Qualifications:B.Sc. or college diploma in Food Science or related fields Technology or the equivalent combination of education and experience.1 year experience in industrial food manufacturing specializing in Quality Assurance/ Quality Control activities an asset.Understanding and application of experience of food science principals, production processes, statistics, sensory evaluation, and analytical techniques.Strong knowledge of HACCP, Prerequisite Programs, and GMP’s.Must be able to work independently as well as in a cross functional team environment.Strong organizational and problem-solving skillsMust be computer proficient (MS Office & Excel).Good interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent time management and stress managing skillsStrive in fast paced environmentStrong verbal and written communication skills (English)Working Conditions:Must be available for day, afternoon, graveyard and weekend shiftsCombination of an office and plant settingManual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripheralsInteracting with various levels of management and employeesExposure to some job related hazards, including: slippery floors and machineryWe care about your total well-being and will support you with the following:Health: Company paid Health & Dental Benefits, Accident and Disability insurance, Health Spending account and Wellness Spending AccountWealth: Great compensation, Wealth Accumulation ProgramGrowth: Onsite training, individual development plans for employeesBalance: Paid-time off, Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Best Doctors referral serviceConagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or any other protected factor.À titre d'employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi, Conagra Brand considère les candidats qui sont qualifiés pour les offres d'emplois sans égard à la race, la couleur, les croyances religieuses, l'origine, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité de genre, la langue parlée, l'âge, le handicap ou tout autre facteur discriminatoire.