Food Processing Quality Control Technologist (NOC 22100) Job

As a "Food Processing Quality Control Technologist", which is defined under NOC 22100, your responsibilities will include the following:

•Perform thermal process review to ensure the thermal process critical parameters are met prior to positive release of commercially sterile products.
•Ensures potentially affected finished product are placed on incident hold in the ERP system.
•Review and compile all production documentation and trends from electronic historian required for the thermal process review.
•Establish corrective actions for deviations are identified during the thermal process review with cross functional team and food safety team.
•Ensure the assigned timelines for the corrective actions are met in a timely manner and follow up with process owners.
•Perform positive release of finished products which includes review of micro results for compliance to ensure on-going customer satisfaction.
•Coordinate third party testing and track results required for positive release of finished product.
•Maintain finished product release trackers to ensure timelines for key activities (on time micro testing, visual inspection for factory samples) are met.
•Attend to third party and client audits, assure follow up and responses to audit reports and corrective actions.
•Provides support with batch sheet and product specification implementation. Review & edit documentation.
•Develop and conduct training for work instructions and SOPs.
•Participate in change management initiatives.
•Participate in validation and verification of new products, line, and equipment.
•Perform daily GMP walk and monthly process audit.
•Support mock recall for FP & traceability exercises for ingredients and packaging material.
•Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
•Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
•Other duties as assigned by the Product Release Manager

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverages and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…
•Build a career, not just have a job
•Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
•Become part of a teamwork focused culture
•Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

As a "Food Processing Quality Control Technologist", which is defined under NOC 22100, your responsibilities will include the following:
•Perform thermal process review to ensure the thermal process critical parameters are met prior to positive release of commercially sterile products.
•Ensures potentially affected finished product are placed on incident hold in the ERP system.
•Review and compile all production documentation and trends from electronic historian required for the thermal process review.
•Establish corrective actions for deviations are identified during the thermal process review with cross functional team and food safety team.
•Ensure the assigned timelines for the corrective actions are met in a timely manner and follow up with process owners.
•Perform positive release of finished products which includes review of micro results for compliance to ensure on-going customer satisfaction.
•Coordinate third party testing and track results required for positive release of finished product.
•Maintain finished product release trackers to ensure timelines for key activities (on time micro testing, visual inspection for factory samples) are met.
•Attend to third party and client audits, assure follow up and responses to audit reports and corrective actions.
•Provides support with batch sheet and product specification implementation. Review & edit documentation.
•Develop and conduct training for work instructions and SOPs.
•Participate in change management initiatives.
•Participate in validation and verification of new products, line, and equipment.
•Perform daily GMP walk and monthly process audit.
•Support mock recall for FP & traceability exercises for ingredients and packaging material.
•Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
•Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
•Other duties as assigned by the Product Release Manager

We are looking for someone with the following profile, experience, and/or assets:
•Diploma in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Chemical/Process Technology, or a related discipline to the equivalent.
•Prior experience working with low acid beverage production is an asset.
•2-5 years of related work experience is a strong advantage.
•Expertise in thermal processes, electronic historians and ERP systems is a desirable skill.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
•Strong ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
•Good knowledge of the food environment, food safety systems and the related regulatory requirements (CFIA, Health Canada, USDA, FDA)
•Possess a good knowledge of food safety system (HACCP and other Food safety program certification)
•Excellent computer software proficiency (Microsoft Suite of applications)

Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit.

Thank you for your interest. Please note only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverages and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com