Job Description

The Opportunity:

Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician will assist in the application of all company Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs so that program controls and measurements are performed throughout all processes thus ensuring that wholesome, quality products are manufactured, and all company and customer specifications and all regulatory requirements are met. Food Safety Quality Assurance Technicians are a key member of the Quality Assurance department.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 27. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Verify site prerequisites and CCP/CP checks while ensuring good manufacturing practices are followed from incoming raw materials to outgoing finished goods
• Conduct daily pre-op inspections of the area and equipment on all assembly and packaging areas as required.
• Update the environmental swabbing list and prepare weekly listeria sites as required for EMP swabbing according to schedule.
• Conduct all environmental swabbing and product testing programs, including scheduling, lab preparations and collection of samples. Perform test and interpret results
• Prepare and present product for product evaluations to ensure product and customer specifications are met
• Conduct Food Safety Audits on a daily basis including GMP requirements
• Conduct in house audits as required
• Assist corporate Consumer Response team on investigation of consumer complaints and reporting in central database
• Follow through with supplier on all ingredient non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Assist in audit preparations and actively participate in government and company audit and inspection programs
• Assist with employee training, new employee orientation and employee coaching for all Food Safety/GMP and HACCP requirements 
• Input all food safety information into the Food Safety metrics in a timely manner
• Promote a positive and professional relationship with CFIA and ensure compliance with all CFIA regulatory requirements
• Perform and participate in mock and actual product recalls
• File all HACCP paperwork, chart data and post information on employee notice board.
• Purchase all lab supplies and consumables as required
• Prepare monthly tasks summary for FSQA Manager
• Conduct other non-routine tasks as requested by Manager
• Complete required tasks in SAP

What You ll Bring:

• Post-secondary diploma in a related field
• Minimum 1-2 years in the food industry including technical and audit experience would be an asset
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, verbal and written communication, presentation, and analytical skills
• Self-directed and professional
• Computer proficiency in MS Office
• Work requires ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs and working in cold conditions
• Ability to work rotating shifts between the hours of 2:00 am-12:30am

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.