Dare Foods Ltd. Hiring for Quality Assurance Assistant at Richmond, BC Full Time

Dare Foods Limited is a private, family owned portfolio of brands established in 1892. The Dare “Made Better” promise guides everything we do and comes to life through our portfolio of consumer-loved brands including Bear Paws, Breton, REALFRUIT, Boulangerie Grissol, Raincoast Crisps and Whippet (to name just a few). Our head office is in Cambridge Ontario. We have been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892.

Lesley Stowe Fine Foods Ltd., a subsidiary of Dare Foods Ltd., is a premium food company and producer of specialty crackers – Raincoast Crisps. We keep our love for making and sharing delicious food at the heart of what we do!

About the team

Our products are in demand and the business is growing. We are building a workforce of enthusiastic, committed and reliable individuals who would continually strive to satisfy our customers through outstanding quality, personal service, integrity and innovation. Our employees have stayed with us for many years, with the median tenure being eight years, and we sincerely hope that this trend continues.

The opportunity

As we forge ahead in our growth-phase driven by consumer demand, we are excited for our multiple upcoming projects including the BRCGS project. If you are looking to build a career in quality assurance, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a solid foundation for the required skills.

We are looking for a sharp and reliable Quality Assurance Assistant to join our production facility in Richmond on a temporary-contract basis. This will be an 8-12-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension/permanency. This is a full-time position (8-hour shift) with regular working hours from 12 pm – 8 pm to cover morning as well as afternoon shift (8 am start initially for training purposes and some flexibility expected with the shift timings). The pay range for this role would be $18-$20.

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Technician, you would provide a high-level administrative, clerical and training support. Responsibilities include:

· Assisting in daily and weekly QA paperwork and ensuring data is up-to-date (computerized as well as physical records)

· Performing daily product review (sensory evaluation, in-house moisture analysis) to ensure finished goods are compliant with company and customer standards

· Assisting in process/food safety non-conformance and customer complaint investigation and corrective actions

· Collecting and sending food and environmental samples to third party lab for analysis, as well as tracking and maintain all testing results

· Conducting periodic verification of thermometer and scale function

· Facilitating QA/food safety training to operations employees as needed

· Other QA-related tasks as assigned

About you

This role would be suitable for a student looking to gain exposure through a co-op program or someone who has recently gradated and looking build experience in this field or a career in manufacturing sector.

A post-secondary education in food science, biology, chemistry or related science discipline would be highly regarded. If not a co-op student, then some experience in a food manufacturing/ pharmaceutical environment would be preferred; along with working knowledge of food safety programs (HACCP and GFSI), GMP programs and Quality Systems. Strong computer skills are a must-have and experience in SAP is an asset.

In addition to the above, you are able to build rapport easily. Whether it is writing a non-conformance report or liaising with various stakeholders to get the required information, your strong communication and interpersonal skills enable you to do it confidently. An eye for detail and strong organizational skills help you stay on top of things; while your analytical and problem-solving skills would set you up for success in this role! If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Great people come from all walks of life. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, or sexual orientation. If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please email or call Vipna Shah at 604 238 2190.

Apply today to register your interest!

Contract length: 8-12 months

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Internship / Co-op

Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application question(s):

• Please briefly describe why are you interested in a temporary position. Also explain what interests you about this role.
• Are you comfortable with the job timing of 12 pm – 8 pm; to cover morning as well as afternoon shift? Can you be slightly flexible with the job timings?
• Are you authorized to work full-time in Canada?

Work remotely:

• No