Quality Control Specialist

Position Title: QC

Location of position: Mississauga Office – On-site

Department: Quality

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary/Wage range: $50,000 - $55,000

MUST have Lab experience

MAJOR TASKS AND DUTIES:

• Test to positively release manufactured products according to product parameters and create the related certificates of analysis (COA’s)
• Test to positively release incoming bulk materials, such as vegetable oils, lecithin, white mineral oil, sweeteners, and create the related lot numbers and COA’s.
• Leverage the ERP system to update product release status and record testing results accurately.
• Conduct sampling and testing of raw materials
• Develop, update and validate analytical testing SOP’s for manufactured products and raw materials.
• Assist with investigation of internal non-conformances and customer complaints
• Determine disposition of ON HOLD materials, product rework, and support shelf life extension initiatives
• Support shipping department by providing the COA with delivery of product as per customer requests
• Conduct new and alternate ingredient evaluations; validate conformance to existing product specifications of new raw material suppliers
• Support shop floor QA monitoring of sanitation programs, production records, pest control, incoming shipments
• Aid in the implementation of HACCP and GMP programs and procedures
• Support GLP’s for equipment calibration, record keeping, lab supplies (chemical and reagents), etc.
• Maintain lab and working areas clean, organized, stocked with supplies as required
• Complete all others duties as assigned
• Comply with all company policies

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Science Degree or Diploma (Food Science an asset)
• Working experience with Food Quality and Safety (Including HACCP) Programs and Food Plant GMP’s
• Minimum 2 years working experience in a Food Manufacturing or Quality Lab
• Previous working experience with HPLC or other analytical instrumentation required
• Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills
• Must be able manage multiple priorities and deliver results within expected timeliness
• Strong attention to detail, computer skills.
• Must be self-motivated to work with minimal supervision