QA Assistant (Contract - Afternoon Shift)

If you think our products are great, you should “meat” our people!

Please note: this role is currently open due to an existing vacancy.

THE PERKS

• Competitive wages starting at $23.60/hr + extra $1.00/hr for afternoon shift premium


• Straight Afternoon Shift (12:00 PM - 8:30 PM)


• Discounted Piller's Products


• Company paid events, lunches, and giveaways

THE BUSINESS

At Piller’s, we’re in the business of crafting high quality, specialty foods for families to enjoy. Our award-winning deli and meat products are found in grocery and restaurant chains across North America. We’re passionate about our products and equally as passionate about the success and safety of our people.

If you are looking for a long-term career in manufacturing with job security, teamwork, and fantastic co-workers, consider us as your next place to call home.

THE PEOPLE

We are a community made up of introverts, extroverts, family people, single people, passionate people, creative people, sports fanatics, movie buffs, video gamers, music makers, gym goers, pet lovers and every other variety. When you work with friends, it doesn’t feel like work!

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Retrieve product samples from drying rooms, coolers, and smokehouses.


• Perform water activity testing in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System standards.


• Accurately document all samples, testing, and check results into the computer.


• Perform quality inspections on raw or finished products at set frequency to ensure products are within specifications.


• Monitor and audit Good Manufacturing Practices in the facility.


• Assist with SQF audit preparations including printing documents for binders, organizing documentation, and updating signage.


• Responsible for maintaining food safety standards in work responsibilities and report food safety issues immediately.


• Work in a safe manner in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act by reporting all hazards, accidents, incidents or near misses to the Supervisor.


• Follow all prescribed SOPs, rotation schedules, HACCP and GMP procedures.


• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Read, write, and communicate (English)


• 3 years’ experience in a food manufacturing


• Prior testing, laboratory, analysis experience preferred


• Basic mathematical skills and computer skills


• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to work effectively both as an individual and a team member


• Ability to work in a cold environment

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Piller's Fine Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or any other protected factor. Piller's Fine foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please advise us if you require accommodation.