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Join to apply for the Quality Assurance Technician role at Winland Foods. At Winland Foods, quality isnt just part of the processits who we are. Guided by our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration, our Food Quality Team Members ensure that every product we make is safe, consistent, and worthy of the trust our consumers place in us. As a Food Quality Team Member, you will be on the front line of protecting our standards and reputation. From performing critical inspections to supporting continuous improvement initiatives, youll play a handson role in ensuring every product reflects our commitment to excellence. Youll collaborate closely with production and sanitation teams, using your attention to detail and integrity to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and Winlands high expectations. This role is more than checking boxesits about leading with care, protecting consumer wellbeing, and ensuring every bite of our food delivers on Winlands promise of quality and consistency. Employee Type: Full time Location: ON Stoney Creek Job Type: Production Group Job Posting Title: Quality Assurance Technician Contract Duration: 12-18 months Schedule: rotating 8 hours, MonFri, occasional weekends and OT Work Location: 944 Highway 8, Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $33.25 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, RRSP with match, life insurance Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance Perform daily inspections, environmental swabbing, and product inspections. Verify compliance with established standards. Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance on Quality equipment. Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management Conduct and oversee tasks like sensory testing, label verification, and analytical testing to ensure product attributes are correct. Understand and follow plant policies for placing materials on hold and collecting retention samples. Assist with inventory control for approved suppliers following FIFO practices. Help with customer sample requests and microbiological testing for shipping requirements. Communicate quality results to other teams within the plant. Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance Lead facility inspections and assist with a variety of quality checks and audits. Follow GMP, HACCP, and company food safety policies. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation. Participate in internal auditing. Assist in leading internal audits. Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to resolve quality issues and investigate customer complaints. Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals. Provide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training. Assist with SOP development and training. Facilitate crossdepartmental collaboration. Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement Manage specialized quality programs and documentation, using technical skills in systems like SAP and other quality management software. Prepare accurate written documentation. Record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP. Ensure precision in recording and reporting test results. Support plant trials, process improvements, and cost savings projects. Participate in 5S efforts. Assist in reviewing quality paperwork and document control programs. Work with supervisors and team to develop solutions to issues. Act as 5S champion for area. Knowledge, Training and Experience Education & Experience Postsecondary education in Biology, Chemistry or Food Science is preferred. Minimum 1 year of work experience in manufacturing or food production. Technical & Mechanical Skills Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes. Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve quality irregularities. Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills. Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Safety & Compliance Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP and other food safety regulations. Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Teamwork, Communication & Leadership Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with a proactive, teamoriented mindset. Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members. Advanced levels lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision. Personal Attributes & Work Ethic Positive attitude, dependable, selfmotivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed. Strong problemsolving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment. Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement. Physical Demands Ability to lift up to 50lbs frequently. Employees must wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership. Must adhere to all safety policies, including lockout/tagout, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed. Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations depending on the area assigned. Must maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. EEO Statement: Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr