QA Technician

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility.  We currently have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Technician at our Lethbridge, AB location. 

Responsibilities:

• Understand and comply with all workplace health and safety requirements, company policies and procedures and general workplace rules

• Participate in the day to day health and safety program by working in a safe manner at all times:

  • Always using the required personal protective equipment

  • Ensuring that authorized work is completed safely

  • Utilizing required controls to prevent risk of exposure to hazards

  • Participating actively in incident investigations, training, and other health and safety initiatives

  • Reporting all unsafe acts and conditions and all incidents, near misses and workplace injuries/illnesses as per company procedure

• Provide quality assurance testing, analysis and technical support Analysis of blends and finished product to ensure specifications are met

• Testing & reporting on incoming raw materials, packaging & finished goods

• Interface with production personnel and management to ensure operating conditions are maintained and laboratory specifications are effectively implemented

• Contribute to the development, maintenance and improvement of the food safety and quality management system

• Must work within established OH&S regulations and comply with all Company policies & procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry

• Comprehension of & familiarity with lab instrumentation

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to clearly describe the food safety and quality requirements for producing food products to all staff.

• Excellent written, documentation and verbal communication skills

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications specifically Word, Excel

• Excellent interpersonal skills and team work ability

• Willing to work shifts and overtime