Quality Assurance Technician supporting honey trading operations by verifying product compliance and managing documentation. Collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues.
Responsibilities
Conduct quality reviews and verification checks of bee products, ensuring they meet internal and external specifications and requirements as well as regulatory standards.
Assess and document non-compliant product, coordinate holds or rejections when necessary, and communicate outcomes to Traders and Logistics teams
Lead root cause investigations with suppliers when quality issues arise; support implementation of corrective actions and preventive measures
Review supplier documentation including for example Certificates of Analysis, specification sheets, certifications…
Ensure accurate completion, filing, and maintenance of quality documentation including COAs, product specs, and traceability records
Enter and track quality related data in internal systems to support visibility and decision making
Assist in updating SOPs, quality manuals, and related documentation with regulatory changes, and process improvements
Conduct traceability activities and participate in mock recall exercises to ensure readiness and compliance
Collaborate with Logistics, Traders, customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues
Monitor supplier performance and escalate recurring quality issues to the Quality Control Supervisor
Stay up to date on food safety regulations, CFIA/FDA requirements, and industry standards related to the products traded by participating in possible meetings.
Provide support for customer/supplier/warehouse audits or quality related inquiries, including sampling at various locations.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum 3 years of experience in a food environment, ideally within trading, importing, exporting, procurement, distribution, or QA
Post Secondary education in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related food discipline
Strong understanding of HACCP principles and food safety fundamentals
Knowledge of Governmental agencies regulatory requirements (CFIA/FDA)
Strong computer skills including comfort with data entry and documentation management
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across internal and external teams.
Strong English skills are required and French is an asset.
High level of attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
Benefits
Hybrid – 1 day work from home per week
Summer hours (half day off every Friday between Victoria Day weekend and Labor Day weekend)
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