Food Quality Control Technician

Responsibilities:

• Examine ingredients or finished products to ensure conformance to company standards;
  
• Check products and packaging for basic quality defects, verify accuracy and completeness of data;
  
• Performing various in-line quality control checks;
  
• Take samples of products at various stages of processing;
  
• Conduct quality audits and assist in the development of quality management and quality assurance standards;
  
• Perform data entry and record keeping. Regular filing and document management;
  
• Provide assistance in testing and analysis of packaged food products;
  
• Check and monitor product quality;
  
• Daily review of production records, quality records and training records for accuracy;
  
• Operating the laboratory equipment and performing regular maintenance as required;
  
• Conduct routine tests for product specifications, Grade and label raw materials or finished products;
  
• Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma in nutrition, food science, quality assurance and control or a related discipline.
  
• Interest in food/natural health products/pharmaceuticals is an advantage.
  
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
  
• Motivated, positive attitude and an attention to detail necessary.