Title: | QC Technician |
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ID: | AQ - 2473 - VAN |
Department: | Operations |
Location: | Vancouver |
Company: | Fresh Direct Produce |
As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Fresh Direct Produce is looking for a QC Technician in Vancouver, BC to join our team! Are you looking for new opportunities for growth? Would you like to be part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial team? Reporting to the QC Supervisor, the job holder, utilizing their fresh produce knowledge and skills, will work with the Operations team to foster a well-organized product quality control process and cooler management. The incumbent will also contribute and support other Operations duties as needed. Some weekend work is required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALITY CONTROL
- Assist QC leader with daily quality control and inspection for all incoming, in-house, and outgoing products
- Sample test and brix of products when required
- Identify quality issues in a timely fashion and then determine courses of action
- Conduct daily cooler walks and product quality checks
- Monitor the consignment inventory
- Assist with product grading and monitor all product disposal
- Assist QC leader with all CFIA requests and inspections
OPERATIONS
- Work with the Grading Team Leader to set benchmarks for grading efficiency
- Ensure proper cooler organization
- Product rotation via FIFO method (First in/First out)
- Assist with inventory count
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-3 years of experience in Food Safety or Quality Control inspection in Food Production or Manufacturing
- Extensive produce knowledge – local & imported products; retail produce experience is a definite asset
- Experience in repacking processes
- Use of electric pallet jacks and/or forklifts is an asset
- Detail-oriented and methodical in documentation and processes
- Strong organizational skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Hands-on individual with a strong work ethic
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluency in English (spoken & written)
Physical Capability:
- Requires frequent walking and standing for extended periods of time
- Working inside and outside coolers
- Lifting and carrying of up to 40lbs
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