We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Hensall Food’s team as Food Line Tech/CCP Operator for our Ready Meals Plant. This role is responsible for maintaining and monitoring quality control tasks as per the Hensall Foods QA program. They are a member of the quality team and provide support to other roles within the department as required. This will be either a morning or afternoon shift, sometimes required to work until 11:30 p.m., dependent on operational needs. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with all required internal and external quality related tasks
• Assist with production related tasks to support operations
• Maintain and ensure all quality and production-related paperwork is completed and filed properly (production, cooking, cooling, sanitation and packaging records)
• Provide general quality training to new or temporary employees (GMP and allergens training)
• Act as CCP Operator and monitor cooking and cooling CCP’s
• Oversight and assistance with operation of cooking line
• Coordinate with Production Supervisor in monitoring packaging CCP’s and ensuring finished products meet customer and regulatory requirements
• Assist plant management in investigating food safety and quality incidents
• Assist with monthly premises inspections for ready meal plant
• Inspect incoming ingredients to ensure COA and receiving requirements are met
• Perform onsite audits of processing and packaging areas to evaluate Food Manufacturing Practices as part of premises inspections
• Understand and follow all HFI Health and Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
• Continuously work towards process improvements within the Quality department
• Other duties will be assigned as necessary by Ready Meals management and/or QA Manager

Job Requirements:

• Must be able and willing to obtain HACCP and SQF Quality system certifications
• Highly motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision
• Detail oriented and analytical thinker
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Customer service and interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills including proficiency in MS Suite
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of quality systems is an asset
• Team-oriented and ability to collaborate with all departments

Required Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education
• Food Sciences and/or quality control experience is an asset
• Previous experience with processing and food manufacturing is an asset

Pay Range: $20.50/hr - $23.50/hr

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume through our online portal. 

Hensall Co-op is committed to employment equity and encourages members of the four designated groups to apply.

Accommodation will be made upon request.