Quality Assurance Inspector (CPG)- Afternoon Shift

Belvika Trade & Packaging Ltd. DBA BelPak is a leading one-stop contract packaging company, specializing in precision packing of dry foods, chocolate, and confectionary products from multiple facilities totaling more than 500,000 ft². BelPak has grown to be one of the largest co-packers of chocolate, confectionary, and snack products in Canada. BelPak uses its extensive experience in managing both manual processes and automated equipment to handle primary and secondary packaging of products for some of the world's best-known confectionary brands.

BelPak is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to maintain the overall quality standards for all products packed and ensure that the Company's and Client's quality specifications are complied with at all times. The QA Inspector will be located at 9050 Airport Road, Brampton and must be flexible to work on all shifts and other locations.

Position Status: Existing vacancy

Shifts: Full Time, Afternoon Shift

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Pay Range: $21 - $23 per hour

• This is a Quality Assurance Inspector position within the Quality Department of a Co-packer in confectionary and snack food products.
• Areas include quality element control related to operations, policy and procedure auditing, leading quality improvement projects, and driving defect prevention and detections.
• Organizes and reviews all QA aspects of daily production.

• Monitor and inspect production lines on a shift basis to ensure client quality and food safety standards are being met.
• Complete picture profiles, QA forms, and other necessary documentation for all new items.
• Perform pre-op inspection along with allergen swabs when needed.
• Conduct water, air sampling, and environmental swabbing according to company and client specifications.
• Conduct a variety of monthly internal audits with cross-functional teams and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Verify the completion of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Report Non-Conformance issues on a per-shift basis and issue NCRs to customers as required.
• Ensure timely follow-up on hold items, coordinating both internally and externally with clients and suppliers.
• Conduct training sessions on GMP and other procedures, as required.
• Ensure that the pest control program is being maintained and liaise with Pest Control operator to ensure that all BTPL and regulatory standards are being met.
• Support customer and certification audits to maintain compliance.
• Other tasks as assigned by your supervisor or designate.

• Minimum 1-year experience in quality assurance in food processing or food packaging environment.
• Knowledge & experience of GMPs, HACCP, and Quality Management systems.
• Post-secondary education related to Quality Assurance and/or Food Science is an asset.

• Self-starter who works well under pressure and has great time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office such as Word and Excel.
• Great interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work well both independently and with multiple departments as required.
• Knowledge and basic understanding of allergen and pathogen swabbing techniques.
• Knowledge of quality auditing and inspection methods.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task.
• Excellent reading, writing, and oral communication skills.

BelPak is an equal opportunity employer, offering competitive wages, a bonus plan, benefit plan, ongoing training, and an interesting and challenging work environment. We will provide the tools and training that you require to excel at your role together with access to Senior Management to provide additional support and guidance.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those most qualified will be contacted.