Quality Control Associate
MCG CareersMCG Careers, Inc. is seeking a Full-time Quality Control Associate on behalf of our employer partner under the Winning Edge-Workplace Training Program . This muti-national company is a ready-to-eat (RTE) meal delivery service that takes a whole new approach to fresh-prepared food. Weekly rotating menus are chef-prepared and approved by nutrition specialists making mealtime simple and stress-free, and providing convenience without having to compromise. Every meal is made from scratch using only the freshest premium ingredients. About the Role As a Quality Control Associate you will take a hands-on approach to maintaining and continuously improving our product quality control processes and monitoring our food safety requirements. Reporting to the Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring our customers are being provided with safe, great tasting meals. What you will be doing: Receive inbounding and inventory SKUs from the Warehouse department and conduct quality control inspections to ensure products adhere to required specifications. Maintain clear and concise communication with the Operations, Procurement, and Logistics teams; in cases of product non-conformance, alongside maintaining a photo database of product non-conformances. Perform quality control inspections on raw materials, work-in-progress and finished products to ensure products meet Company Standards. Conduct environmental monitoring through swabbing and equipment calibration verification. Monitor GMPs are followed by all employees and Management of allergens is followed as per procedures. Ensure compliance of products with regulatory requirements through monitoring of product labeling, CCPs and PRPs as applicable. Maintain accurate reports and records (e.g. CCP & PCP records, line verification records, GMPs). Input and verify data in QA tracking systems (e.g., Google Sheets, QA App, IMT, WMS, Datalit) Address quality concerns and best before date (BBD ) issues on the production lines as needed. Ensure all Out of Spec findings are managed according to established procedures, including Deviation, Corrective Action & Preventative Measures, Food Safety Assessments and Product Holds. Assist management team in troubleshooting and resolving problems within the Production Process. Perform additional tasks as assigned At a minimum, you have: Post-secondary education in Biological, Chemical or Food Sciences diploma 6 Months to 1 year experience working in QC/QA in a food processing, manufacturing or service industry; experience with RTE product is an asset Physically capable and willing to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time and performing regular bending, twisting and walking Understanding the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations and GFSI schemes Willing and able to work in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C) Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written Familiar with MS Office, Google Apps and comfortable learning new technologies. Ability to prioritize, remain calm and alert while multitasking in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment. Ability to work independently and within a team environment, in addition to having strong interpersonal skills. Level 1 First Aid is considered an asset. What you’ll get in return: Competitive salary and health benefits Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts 75% discount on the company's weekly box subscription High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada Opportunity to learn and grow Work with a hard-working and supportive team How to Apply Please submit your application directly on Indeed and upload your original resume (NOT an Indeed resume). You will receive a set of automated pre-screening questions after applying. Please respond to those questions. Only candidates who meet both role requirements and the Winning Edge Program eligibility based on the responses will be invited for an initial phon…