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Quality Assurance Coordinator Jobs in Laval, Quebec, Canada at Marina del Rey Foods
Title: Quality Assurance Coordinator
Company: Marina del Rey Foods
Location: Laval, Quebec, Canada
Marina Del Rey Foods Inc./ MDR Brands Inc. is a frozen seafood/ dry grocery distributor located in Laval, QC (Greater Montreal Area). We are a family owned medium size company. We are looking for a new skilled QA coordinator! We are a team of 4 and work together closely, as well as independently!
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POSITION:QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR
PURPOSE: facilitate the implementation/maintain of QA best practices within the organization to support the compliance with CFIA and FDA regulations and Preventive Control Plan in place; QA COORDINATOR will ensure procedures are followed, train warehouse employees for food safety and quality/ rotation FIFO/ Hygiene; support QA activities and personnel within the warehouse, accommodating requests for food safety and quality; communicate with suppliers to maintain supplier approval program; communicate with consumer for complaints.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure Preventive Control Plan is followed and maintained.
Maintain and review quality documents for each supplier and/or each order;
Inspect and verify imported and/or distributed goods (due diligence);
Inspect returned/ damaged goods and approve returns;
Conduct supplier verification: arrange laboratory sample and conduct sensory evaluation;
Handle complaints and communicate with supplier and consumer/customer;
Support and train warehouse employees for FIFO rotation and hygiene of the warehouse;
Provide information for artwork and review artwork/ review and approve artwork proofs from suppliers;
Prepare finished product specifications;
Prepare labelling information and review prepared labels/artworks;
Support Sales Team for private label project;
Supervise third party packing and/or production;
Maintain record keeping of all quality related activities;.
Conduct monthly Internal Audit for the BRC plant;
Replace QA Technician for production as a back-up;
Other responsibilities as assigned by Director of Quality.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in food science, nutrition, or microbiology
2 years of relevant experience within the food industry
Bilingual (French /English)
Ability to handle multiple priorities and organize tasks
Understanding of regulatory requirements within the food industry including GMP, HACCP, FDA FSMA and CFIA/Health Canada requirements;
HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to work in distribution and/or manufacturing conditions and strong knowledge of Health & Safety.
Physical requirements: standing, walking, carrying or lifting up to 20 lb in ambient and/or freezer warehouse.
SALARY & BENEFITS
$ 50,000 – 55,000 / year
Summer hours (reduced hours on Friday)
Parking on-site
