Quality Assurance Technician - Temporary (up to 18 months maternity coverage)

Quality Assurance Technician

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Quality Assurance Technician monitors and inspects Lilydale products, materials, equipment, and production facilities to comply with Lilydale Quality by Process philosophy, Lilydale QA programs and specifications, to excel customer expectations ensuring compliance with government regulations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Understanding of all relevant quality assurance documents such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Plans, CCPs (Critical Control Points), pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures and complete corresponding records, to ensure procedures and records are followed and completed appropriately.

• Perform Quality Assurance checks such as CCP checks, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) monitoring, Pre-operational inspection, prerequisite checks, conformity of finished products throughout the manufacturing process, inspect incoming material, etc. to ensure all procedures are fully implemented and to confirm acceptance to required specifications

• Understand, operate and calibrate all lab equipment (such as autoclave, incubator, scales, thermometers, etc) in accordance with standard operating procedures. Conduct microbiological tests such as swabbing, air sampling, E. coli sampling, microbiological counts to ensure compliance to Lilydale Standards and government regulations. Maintain accurate lab records, documentation, etc.

• Participate in internal and external quality audits and operational reviews. Conduct quality audits. Provide timely feedback to the QA Manager and the Plant Management on quality issues and recommend corrective actions and preventative measures. Assist the QA Manager in orienting all employees on quality, regulatory and food safety principles and policies and in ensuring they remain current in their knowledge

• Train all personnel at the Plant (i.e. production, quality, shipping, maintenance, etc.) on quality requirements

• Accountable to participate in QA projects such as microbiological sample collection (e.g. Salmonella, Listeria), collecting temptale data, MPIP, E. coli validation studies, new product launch, etc with a goal of improved compliance and operational efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate or Diploma in Quality Assurance or a related discipline, with relevant food processing experience

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, Quality regulatory requirements and systems

• Strong understanding of manufacturing food processes

• Proficient skill in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing

• Strong leadership and communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position requires normal physical effort

• This position requires normal visual/sensory effort.