QA Technician

The QA Technician will collect samples, test, and take appropriate action, when necessary. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor and interacts daily with the Shift Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, and Operators.

Responsibilities:

• Collect samples from the process line and test every hour.
• Process samples in the analytical laboratory.
• Take appropriate and immediate action when product is found to be outside specifications.
• Communicate all results and observations to QA supervisor in a clear and timely manner.
• General housekeeping of the lab area.
• Report food safety and quality issues to personnel with authority to initiate actions.
• Commitment to Quality System Policy.
• Document data in the required system.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Post secondary education in a food related discipline an asset.
• Willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to coordinate and cooperate with members of other departments.
• Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision.
• Proven ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

About Cavendish Farms:

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON, and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston.

Benefits:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan.
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs.
• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs.
• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable).
• RRSP matching program.
• Opportunities for job-related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning.
• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies.
• Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week.
• Relocation costs (if applicable).