Quality Assurance Tech 1

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Status: Full Time
Vacancy Type: Replacement

Position Summary:

Reporting to the QA Supervisor, Quality Assurance Technician 1 is responsible for ensuring food products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include routine inspections, sample testing, and documentation to support compliance and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The pay rate for this role is $21.79/hour.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sampling, inspecting, testing, releasing raw ingredients and finished products on the line
• Finished Product sample collection
• Assist with Hold/release procedures, monitor/verify FP sorting practices.
• Accurate and timely completion of Quality related documentation
• Monitor standards of cleanliness and general housekeeping according to established GMP standards during pre-ops, start-ups.
• Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with HACCP plans, CCP verification, and monitor results and adjust as required.
• Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with HACCP/ prerequisite programs, SQF requirements and customer safety and quality programs
• Ongoing maintenance of laboratory including equipment cleaning and regular calibration.
• Ongoing inspection and documentation of sanitation activities on the line
• Work with other plant team members to identify and implement continuous improvement solutions
• Assist in improvement, organization and efficiency of the QC & manufacturing departments through proper documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• 1 – 2 years of experience in food processing or related industry
• Relevant post-secondary educations/training

Knowledge and Skills:

• Have an in-depth knowledge of lab tests and methodology used in the food industry
• Written & verbal communication skills
• The proven ability to make & sustain effective interpersonal relationships
• Demonstrated proficiency with MSOffice
• Ability to operate effectively in a customer focused, fast-paced team environment

Why Join Us:

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits, with coverage beginning following the completion of your probationary period.

• Health, Prescription Drugs, Dental & Vision
• RRSP Program
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Extended Health Care Benefits, Health Care Spending Account, Out of Country/Emergency Medical Travel, and other optional benefits
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• Hourly starting rate of $21.79 and upon successful completion of the probation period, the hourly rate will increase.
• Certain shifts are eligible for a shift premium of $1.00/hr or $2.00/hr

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Ventura Foods Canada may use AI in certain steps of the recruitment process.