QA Technician (4-month contract)
January 2 2025
Industries
Food, Catering, Beverage
Categories Information technology, Production, Operations, Quality, Safety,
Remote
Lethbridge, AB • Full time
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 educations
- 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 the Team
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. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:
- 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 to take part in 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)
About Us
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.