Lab Technician jobs in Surrey, BC

Hummingbird Foods Inc. (www.hummingbirdfoodscopacking.com) is a SQF-certified co-packing and food manufacturing facility with an operation in Burnaby, BC. We hold SQF, HACCP, CFIA, FDA, and Organic certifications and manufacture a diverse range of sauces, dressings, and condiments for retail and foodservice customers across North America.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are hiring a QC/QA Technician to be our boots-on-the-floor food safety presence during production. Reporting to senior QA leadership, you will execute the daily monitoring program that keeps our SQF certification in good standing — from pre-operational inspection through end-of-shift closeout. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role where consistency and reliability matter more than anything else.

• Monday - Friday
• 6am - 2:30pm
• $45,000 per annum

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Operational Inspection

• Conduct daily pre-op inspection of all production areas before line start
• Verify sanitation sign-off, pest control status, and equipment condition
• Confirm allergen changeover and LOTO compliance where applicable
• Complete and file pre-op checklists; production does not start until pre-op is passed

In-Process Monitoring

• Monitor CCPs per the HACCP plan
• Conduct GMP compliance checks (PPE, hygiene, handwashing) throughout the shift
• Perform environmental monitoring (ATP swabs) on food contact surfaces per schedule
• Pull and log retain samples for finished goods
• Execute line clearance procedures between product or allergen changeovers

Documentation & Records

• Complete all required monitoring logs accurately and on time (CCP logs, calibration logs, swab logs)
• Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when deviations are identified; escalate as required
• Maintain calibration records for scales, thermometers, water meter, Brix meter, etc.
• Ensure traceability records are completed accurately and in real time.
• Ensure records are audit-ready at all times in support of our SQF program

End-of-Shift & General

• Conduct final product checks and weight verification before shift close
• Store retain samples per established protocol
• Act as the daily escalation point between production and QA leadership for food safety issues
• Conduct corrective action trainings as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Diploma or degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biology, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience in a certified food manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with HACCP principles and GMP requirements
• Meticulous attention to detail and a methodical, consistent approach to daily tasks
• Comfortable holding the line on GMP compliance with production staff
• Strong written communication for accurate record-keeping

Preferred

• Experience working in a GFSI-certified facility (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000)
• Hands-on experience with environmental monitoring programs (ATP, pathogen swabbing)
• Knowledge of sanitation chemistry and validation procedures
• Exposure to metal detector operation and CCP monitoring

www.hummingbirdfoodscopacking.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• What does an ATP swab test measure, and what does a high reading tell you?
• Your metal detector fails to reject a test wand mid-shift. How far back does your product hold go?
• What is the difference between a CCP and a prerequisite program? Give one example of each.

Work Location: In person