Quality Assurance Internship/Co-op Student (4 months to 1 year )- Food Industry

Position : Quality Assurance Co-op Student (Food Industry)

Duration : Available for a period of 4 months to 1 year

Address : 711 Rivermede Road, Concord, ON

Shift Time : Must be flexible to work in shift work- AM / PM Shift

Job Type : Co-op

Wage : $20 / hour

Hiring Requirements :

As a Quality Assurance Co-op Student at Bimbo Canada, you will be :

• Verify that ingredients and finished products meet QA standards.
• Review and analyze microbiological, chemical, and environmental results and follow up to ensure problems are rectified.
• Verify that all CCP’s and process parameters function according to specifications.
• Assist with updating formulas and process parameters as necessary
• Assist with providing Operations with comprehensive support on complaints investigation and resolution.
• Contribute to development and implement improvements in quality production techniques
• Support the interpretation and enforcement of HACCP
• Provide training to management team and line operators in areas of food hygiene, GMP and Food Safety.
• Maintains and updates Food Quality Manual to align with corporate QA requirements.
• Interacts with Production, Maintenance, Sanitation and line employees when quality / food safety issues arise.
• Provides support to Technical Support group, Product Development staff and Operations on product improvement, troubleshooting and product transfers.
• Provides reports on Quality Compliance and Food Safety to the plant and the Technical Services Leadership team.
• Maintains external contacts with regulatory agencies, customer representatives and supplier representatives as required fulfilling duties.
• Maintains internal contacts with Operations, Distribution, Sales Operations and Sales Management as required to inform and direct them on quality and food safety issues
• Actively participates on overall Quality and Food Safety continuous improvement programs.
• Must be knowledgeable and be able to follow GMPs, Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements

Educational background & work experience :

• Strong communication skills
• Food Safety Background
• HACCP experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Candidates must be flexible to work in shift work AM / PM Shift
• Currently enrolled in the Co-Operative Education Program for a related Post-Secondary Discipline

Growth Opportunities : Bimbo Canada is committed to your personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities within our organization.

Innovation : Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

Working Conditions : The smell in our facilities is like fresh baked bread and our facilities are clean and safe.

Why Work For Us? Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread and bakery products with brands such as Dempster’s®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Ben’s®, Healthy Way® and McGavins®.

At Bimbo Canada, We Value the Person and follow our Golden Rule by treating everyone with Respect, Fairness, Trust and Care.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our values are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for associates who shares our commitment to excellence.

Our Values :

• We value the person
• We are one community
• We get results
• We compete and win
• We are sharp operators
• We act with integrity
• We transcend and endure

We are incredibly proud to announce that Bimbo Canada has been named one of Canada's Best Employers 2023 by Forbes . This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.

If you are ready to join a company that values its employees and makes delicious moments every day, apply today!! Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.

We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process or would like more details about accessibility should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at CB [email protected] .