Snowcrest Foods Ltd. is a family-owned and operated packer and distributor of high-quality fruit. Headquartered in Abbotsford, BC, we have remained true to our core values for over 60 years: Experience, Integrity, Honesty, Innovation, and Sustainability.

At Snowcrest Foods, we dedicate significant resources to on-going staff food safety training and continuously adopt new/improved policies, processes, and procedures to ensure we produce and package only the highest-quality products. Our vision is to have industry leading Food Safety and Quality Assurance Programs that exceed the highest standards. We are currently recruiting for a full-time permanent Quality Assurance Lab Technician .

Key Responsibilities:

Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g.,

Quality Manual, SOPs, and methods

Perform physical, microbiological, and sensory analysis on frozen fruit products.

Review microbiological and physical testing results

Release ingredients and finished products in multiple electronic systems

Sampling of raw material and finished product when required

In process-check: CCP, CP, Quality check when required

Prepare and ship samples for testing (microbiological, allergens, etc.)

Verify that raw materials and finished products meet specifications

Environmental monitoring (air and water quality)

Maintain logs and records as required by quality procedures and data entry

Investigate problems, taking action to resolve as required

Responsible for the maintenance and implementation of assigned programs.

Prioritize daily workload to accommodate due dates

Participate in internal and external audits when requested

Document verification, document control

R&D sample preparation, autoclave operation

Receive and ship supplies, assist in restocking laboratory consumables/chemicals, and general laboratory clean-up and maintenance

Job Requirements:

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Strong time-management, multi-tasking, priority setting & problem solving skills

Repetitive tasks such as; sampling, cooler preparation, filing, sample disposal

Equipment operation such as; X-ray detector, metal detector, scales etc

Effectively work with multiple electronic systems on a daily basis

Passing level on - screening process 'Colour Blind Testing'

Strong communication (English - verbal and written)

Ability to work in partial work cold temperature

Available to work on Saturdays approximately once per month

Education & Experience _:_

Certificate/Diploma or bachelor's degree in sciences, food processing, microbiology, or related field or;

High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years combined of academic science & work experience working in food processing or other GMP/GLP environments

Knowledge of HACCP, SQF or other GFSI scheme is an asset

Existing certification or willing to complete HACCP program

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Experience in food industry will be considered an asset

We offer:

Competitive salary and comprehensive company benefit plan

Long-term career development

Supportive and challenging work environment

Commitment to safety and work-life balance

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $44,000.00-$46,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
Vision care
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person