FSQA Technician - Contract

Job Description

Job Description

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.

We're on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you'll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that's what makes the journey worthwhile.

So, lace up your boots and let's tackle the climb together.

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Position Summary / Objective :

Reporting to FSQA Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring and verifying manufacturing and processing activities to ensure that our products are made in compliance with Riverside standards and customer specifications and to meet and exceed regulatory requirements. Please note that this is a fixed-term contract role. This role follows a continental shift, working two weekdays plus Saturday and Sunday.

Key Accountabilities and Activities :

• Demonstrate and uphold Riverside Natural Food's core values
• Assist in implementing Riverside and BRC Food Safety standards in manufacturing
• Provide clear and effective training to Senior Operators for conducting Critical to Quality and CCP checks and other Operators on performing analytical testing such as moisture checks, temper checks, etc.
• Support Riverside in establishing and maintaining food safety culture among employees by carrying out monthly food safety talks and assessments
• Conduct routine pre-operational inspection duties to assure compliance to sanitation standards
• Verify procedures and records such as CCP, critical limits as per schedule monitoring and deviation procedures or steps to be taken in the event of non-conformance
• Perform scheduled GMP and non-conformance audits to monitor manufacturing practices
• Communicate test results and provide recommendations for operations personnel to ensure finished products are within specifications
• Ensure complete and accurate records of all testing and evaluations are maintained and verified for compliance to specifications
• Sample and perform sensory evaluation of incoming ingredients and finished products
• Verify packaging artwork to ensure they meet company specifications; conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of finished goods
• Perform scheduled glass inspections, environmental and sanitation swabbing
• Perform verification of COA, sampling and receiving of raw material in SAP
• Support root cause analysis on external complaints and internal non-conformances
• Maintain highest possible housekeeping standards to prevent microbial contamination
• Maintain all related records, ensure verification as required
• Support / participate in completing document and process reviews and audits
• Keeps the work atmosphere FUN by keeping it light and welcoming
• Other duties as assigned

Reporting Relationship :

Qualifications :

Please note this role as a new vacancy.

Salary Range

$26.50—$26.50 CAD

At Riverside, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. The range above reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity.

What we expect :

What We Offer :

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How to Apply :

If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, then please submit your resume to careers(AT)riversidenaturals with the job title you are applying for in the subject line or click the apply button!

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Disclaimer : As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.