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Description

AGT Foods Canada, one of the worlds largest suppliers of value-added pulses, staple foods, and food ingredients, has expanded over the last few years by opening an Extrusion facility. The facility develops and produces semifinished food products to be used in pastas, plant-based burgers and other in finished food products.

We are seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician to support day to day food safety and quality activities for a one-year term.

Responsibilities:
    Conduct regular inspections of food production facilities to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.
    Perform and document quality assurance activities, including testing, checks, and inspection results.
    Perform wide range analyses on extruded products.
    Perform EMP testing.
    Work according to GLP practices.
    Manage the sample flow through the lab.
    Maintain the laboratory as well as the testing functions in the operations area.
    Understand the technical specifications of the incoming materials and products produced.
    Be able to complete final product inspections and incoming packaging materials inspection.
    Learn aseptic technique and apply principle daily.
    Maintain lab documentation and submit paperwork promptly.
    Complete and verify retain sample collection request with all documentation.
    Uphold quality conscious and food safe culture
    Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education & Training (or Combination of):
    Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology or another related field.
    Food safety and or Quality experience or knowledge in a manufacturing environment.
    Understanding of food safety systems, including ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, SOP, BRC and IFS, etc.  

AGT Foods values and supports employment equity in the workplace, including accessibility.