Quality Control Associate
Core
Hands-on quality control associate ensuring food safety and product quality in a food processing/manufacturing environment.
Role type
Quality Control Associate (Food Safety & Manufacturing)
Builds
Safe, compliant food products for consumers
Domain
Food processing / Manufacturing / Food Safety
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Quality control inspections, environmental monitoring (swabbing), equipment calibration, GMP compliance, allergen management, regulatory compliance (Safe Food for Canadians Regulations), data entry/verification, troubleshooting production issues
Preferred skills
Experience with RTE products, Level 1 First Aid certification
Technologies
Google Sheets, QA App, IMT, WMS, Datalit, MS Office
Responsibilities
Conduct QC inspections on raw materials, WIP, and finished products; perform environmental monitoring and equipment calibration; monitor GMPs and allergen management; ensure regulatory compliance (labeling, CCPs, PRPs); manage out-of-spec findings and deviations; maintain QA records; troubleshoot production process issues
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior (6 months to 1 year experience)