Quality Control Technician

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent - Full Time

LOCATION
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Charlottetown, PEI

Island Abbey Nutritionals provides full contract manufacturing, bottling, and packaging services for white-label production from concept to launch.
We are the proud makers of Honibe® natural health products- the only pure solid honey products in the world scientifically proven to retain all of honey’s naturally occurring health benefit.

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring the quality of production by enforcing GMP, validating processes, and providing documentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all testing related to the quality of product and raw material (pH, brix, in-process product weights, label verification, moisture and water activity testing, etc.).
• Responsible for controlling/holding OOS or non-conforming products and taking the necessary corrective actions to mitigate further quality risk to in-process or finished products; work collaboratively with the on-shift production supervisor and perform the appropriate escalation to senior management.
• Perform product quality inspection within the production environment.
• Document results of inspections and provide guidance on corrective actions.
• Conduct Final QC checks of the finished product.
• Perform regular verification of weighing scales, thermometers, pH meters and refractometers, metal detectors, and maintenance of lab equipment and maintain records of the same.
• Enforce and monitor Production/Packaging/Warehouse areas for GMP compliance.
• Perform all activities related to quality checks for raw ingredients and packaging materials before being brought into GMP Production areas.
• Responsible for monitoring and verifying sanitation activities; complete ATP swabs and perform rinse water sampling after sanitation step (line clearance/end of shift cleaning/deep cleaning).
• Maintain and complete all QC monitoring records as GDP.
• Assist with sampling of raw materials and finished goods as per sampling procedures and release through Vicinity software.
• Responsible for the collection and maintenance of retain samples for raw and packaging materials and finished goods.
• Verify the production pick list for each product before the start of production.
• Monitor housekeeping, cleaning and sanitation, personal hygiene, and pest control programs of the facility.
• Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results.
• Conduct or assist in air and water quality testing and assessments, and environmental monitoring program to ensure compliance with GMPs and regulatory standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A diploma/degree in Food Science or a related life science discipline from an accredited college/university is required.
• HACCP and related food safety knowledge.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Control practices and procedures in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Previous Quality experience in a food manufacturing facility is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written in English.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Must be well organized and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• High attention to detail.

OTHER

• Must have proof of eligibility to work in Canada.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF POSITION (INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO)

• This position requires the ability to:
• Stand and/or walk for an extended period on a hard surface.
• Lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work 12-hour shifts, either day or night.
• Work in a variety of temperatures.
• Working with personal protection equipment.