Please see attached a job spec for High Altitude Foods. Dave Eto advised the company to connect with UBC LFS.
They are looking for a student to work for them in Quality Assurance and the summer work would turn into a full time job.
Please could you share this in your network. A great opportunity for a student.
And please feel free to share on your specific websites and social media sites too. And pass to relevant Faculty/Program Directors
Best,
Niki
Niki Glenning
Alumni Relations Manager
Faculty of Land and Food Systems
The University of British Columbia
Cell 604 561 0504
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Job Description:
High Altitude Foods is a new and growing food manufacturing plant in Richmond BC. We are a BC locally owned and operated business that is team oriented with a customer focus.
We are very proud to have maintained a reputation for producing high quality products. We are currently seeking an experienced Food Safety and Quality Assurance Assistant
This position will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the sanitation and processing crews, as well as all QA for processing. This individual will develop and maintain our systems to ensure compliance to all Food Safety Standards, and will be responsible for all Document Control and Records.
The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership with an emphasis on continuous process improvement and product quality.
Compensation/Salary:
36,000- 40,000.00 year
Requirements:
- Knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
- HACCP certification required
- Prior experience in food manufacturing environment an asset
- Ability to lift heavy objects: 50 lbs.
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
- Detail oriented and able to follow through on tasks
- Ability to work 45-50 hours per week (including Saturdays)
- Ability to multitask
- Quick learner and forward thinker
- Ability to create and implement a schedule
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Assist in monitoring and updating existing HACCP, SOP, AND QA programs, procedures, and document control programs
- Record and analyze statistical data and recommend modifications, or suggest new standards, methods, and procedures
- Implement quality assurance programs that effectively monitor product manufacturing in compliance with GMP’s, SOP’s, and HACCP
- Perform analytical tests, inspections, and monitoring of incoming raw materials/packaging and finished goods for specification compliance
- Assist with supply chain inspection, approval, and audit programs
- Implement and manage Random Microbiological testing on equipment and product
- Prepare product and process quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- Maintain a “floor presence” as an auditor of quality throughout the processing facility
- Ensure maintenance and sanitation of the facility is in compliance with food safety requirements
- Collaborates with colleagues in Supply Chain, Operations, and Quality functions to continually improve capability and process efficiency
- Make decisions concerning product quality, including shutting down line when processes do not conform to specifications
- Develop product formulation sheets for new products
Please connect with Scott Gander at the information below:
