Food Quality Control jobs

Job purpose/mandate

The QC Analyst is responsible for ensuring the overall Quality of raw materials, in-process products and finished products. The primary duties include performing inspections, collecting samples, analyzing samples and submitting samples for laboratory analysis. The QC Analyst is also responsible for maintaining the sanitation program as it relates to equipment, personnel, premises and production processes.

Specific duties and responsibilities

• Perform inspections, sampling and analysis of raw materials, in-process products and finished products according to SOPs and analytical techniques.
• Submitting samples for laboratory analyses, releasing materials and performing pre-packaging and pre-shipment inspections.
• Inspect and sample packaging and labeling materials according to SOPs and applicable documentation.
• Complete In-Process Testing and Sanitation Verification procedures, including documentation of results and investigation of Out of Specifications.
• Ensure the timely inspection and release of production rooms following room takedown cleaning.
• Oversee the maintenance, calibration and operation of various equipment, including cleaning, calibration and quality control documentation.
• Maintain inventory of QC supplies.
• Support and maintain Good Production Practices and Standard Operating Procedures through involvement, review and improvement initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement and quality objectives.
• Maintain current laboratory documents and assist in improving analytical processes.

Knowledge and skills

1. Education and experience

• B.Sc. in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or related field.
• Experience working in a cannabis production or laboratory environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of government regulations pertaining to the production of cannabis, pharmaceuticals or food products.

2. Job-specific skills

Communication

• Provide information and feedback on issues and potential CAPAs to team members.
• Participate in weekly QC meetings.
• Provide visibility to QA team and QA management to saved and shared QA/QC documents.

Customer focus (may be internal or external)

• Work well and communicate effectively with internal and external customers, vendors and service providers.
• Foresee potential product related issues that could result in customer complaints and recommend actions to mitigate customer dissatisfaction.

Problem solving

• Investigate issues, identify root causes of problems and recommend potential solutions.

Job specific skills

• Knowledge of laboratory protocols, sterile handling techniques, analytical methods, interpretation of test results, data analysis, mathematics and good documentation practices.
• Attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications and ability to learn new programs.

Leadership

• Provide training and education to all levels of staff to ensure quality is built into daily processes.
• Adapt quickly to changes in business structure and work environments.

Innovation

• Support Quality System development through research and application of improved methods and approaches.

Organization/project responsibility

• Manage sampling, testing and inspections in conjunction with production schedules.

3. Effort

• Extended periods of sitting or standing required.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 kg.
• Extended use of eyes during visual inspections.
• Periods of intense mental concentration or focus.

4. Working conditions

• Use of hazardous chemicals, laboratory equipment, production equipment, warm and cold temperature environments.
• Office environment with computer work.

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stayner, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person