Number of Openings: 4 (
Department: Quality Assurance
Employment Type: Full-time (Strong chance of conversion)
Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Some occasional overtime)
Start Date: ASAP
About the RoleWe are seeking detail-oriented and proactive Quality Control Associates to join our Quality Assurance team. In this hands-on role, you will ensure that finished products meet strict quality standards within a manufacturing environment, ideally in co-packing operations. You will be cross-trained across multiple production lines and play a crucial role in maintaining product quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect finished goods according to job specifications and quality standards.
- Complete quality assurance documentation throughout the production process.
- Maintain and update inspection criteria, QC procedures, and related process documentation.
- Verify issuance of correct materials to production lines.
- Investigate and document non-conformances and quality discrepancies for finished products and incoming materials.
- Conduct production sample inspections before product release.
- Temporarily halt production lines when quality issues arise and collaborate with Line Leads to resolve them.
- Support GMP compliance during assembly, packing, co-packing, and testing operations.
- Provide technical guidance to Line Leads and production teams regarding quality standards.
- Escalate quality concerns to the Quality Assurance Manager as needed.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within QC processes.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year of quality control or manufacturing experience, preferably in a co-packing or similar environment.
- Training or education in Quality Assurance is a plus.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to detect defects and inconsistencies.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and packaging.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to document inspection results clearly and report quality issues.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Proactive, collaborative team player.
- Basic computer literacy (experience with documentation systems is preferred).
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and integrity.
- Committed to continuous improvement and quality excellence.
- Takes pride and ownership in delivering consistent results.
- Experience inspecting incoming and in-house packaging materials (e.g., boxes for cosmetic products) is an asset.
- Ability to work safely in a GMP-compliant environment using appropriate PPE and hygiene standards.
- Cross-training across multiple production lines will be provided.