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Job Title QA Coop, Organic Meadow Company Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd Reports To Quality Assurance Manager Location Organic Meadow Plant Job Description We are looking for a QA Coop to join our Quality Assurance team! The QA Coop is responsible for monitoring the safety, quality, and composition of raw ingredients and finished products, participating in the application of the Food Safety and Quality Programs, and initiating corrective actions as necessary. The QA Coop also executes the Hold and Release Program to ensure noncompliant product is withheld from market. The Quality Assurance Technician may also participate in Research and Development activities within the scope of their capabilities, as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager. Opportunities This is a very exciting time for Organic Meadow, as we enhance our food safety program and aim for SQF certification. The main challenge is to develop and implement new SQF procedures and processes. However, this provides a valuable learning opportunity for a student to gain realworld experience in food safety and quality systems. Who You Are You want to grow your career in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance. You enjoy learning about food safety systems and implementing quality standards. You are excited to make an impact by helping a company achieve SQF certification. Drive & Motivation You are passionate about food safety and dedicated to maintaining high standards. You are detailoriented, organized, and proactive in your work. You enjoy problemsolving and working collaboratively with crossfunctional teams. Character & Abilities You are passionate about food safety and dedicated to maintaining high standards. You are detailedoriented, organized, and proactive in your work. You enjoy problemsolving and working collaboratively with crossfunctional teams. Knowledge & Skills You understand basic food safety and quality principles (HACCP, GMPS, etc.). You are familiar with or eager to learn about the SQF standard and documentation processes. You have strong communication skills and are proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Experience You are currently pursuing a degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field. You have completed coursework related to HACCP, food microbiology, or quality assurance. You have some experience (even through class projects) with food safety documentation. Nice to Have Knowledge of SQF standards or prior experience in food manufacturing would be an asset. Previous internship or coop experience in a food production environment is a plus. Things You Will Do Support the implementation of the SQF program by developing and updating procedures. Assist in conducting gap analyses and documentation reviews to align with SQF standards. Collaborate with the QA team to organize training materials and conduct training sessions. Help with verification and validation activities, including record reviews and audits. Participate in food safety meetings and provide regular progress updates. Other You may occasionally need to work flexible hours based on needs. Seniority Level Internship Employment Type Fulltime Job Function Quality Assurance Industries Food & Beverages Location Detail Guelph, Ontario, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr