Fine Choice Foods Ltd. specializes in the manufacturing of Asian-themed foods such as: spring rolls; samosas, dumplings and sauces. For over 33 years, we have been supplying food service providers and retailers across Canada and regionally in the US. For more information, please visit our website at: www.finechoicefoods.com

Position: Quality Assurance Technician – Seasonal

Duration: July 2019 to Feb 28, 2020

Reporting to the QA Manager, the Quality Assurance Technician will support the QA Manager in the
areas of research, investigations, report writing and administrative tasks. You will provide support to the processing facilities, quality assurance and food safety functions. You are a self-motivated and passionate individual, who has a high sense of urgency, thrives on a wide array of work and can deliver consistent results on multiple priorities.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Participate in micro test program for raw materials, finished products, environmental swabs, air sampling. This could include the use of aseptic techniques for sampling collection, submission of samples to third party lab, plating on 3M plates, record keeping and trend analyses.

Conduct GMP and procedure audits and identify areas of achievement and opportunity.
Perform on line measurements for work-in-progress materials and finished products
Develop and maintain HACCP, Pre-Requisite Programs, SOPs and SSOPs
Monitor on line employees for GMP practices and document recording accuracy
Management of lot records for traceability
Execute QA Hold program by identifying defective products, investigation, disposition and/or product release.
Collect and organize samples for QA retention
Support other Quality Assurance departments / groups in processing facilities as required.
Develop training material and deliver GMP training to staff
Recognize, support and commit to the facility food safety and quality assurance programs
Ensure food safety practices and all applicable requirements of the SQF System are adopted and maintained. Support the development, implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the SQF System.
Other duties as required

Skills and specifications:
Food Science diploma/degree or equivalent
1 year employment experience working in a food manufacturing environment
Ability to be accurate and consistent when maintaining records and writing reports
Strong attention to detail
The ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision
Understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Strong time management skills with an ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities
Good written and verbal communication skills
Apply education / work knowledge to investigate applications
Able to maintain information security
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Knowledge of SQF
HACCP Certificate
Willingness to learn new skills and challenge oneself to develop
Fluent in Cantonese and/or Mandarin is an asset

Location: 23011 Fraserwood Way, Richmond, BC

Fine Choice Foods offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program (health & dental, MSP and Retirement Savings Plan). Interested applicants must apply directly via email to:
jobs@finechoicefoods.com.

Fine Choice Foods is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and
encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone call please.