Maple Leaf Foods is hiring a
FSQA Pre-Op Technician

The Opportunity:

• The successful candidate will be responsible to ensure that all Food Safety, GMP, HACCP and other Quality Assurance Program requirements are consistently achieved with a sense of urgency at the facility.
• In addition, the candidate is responsible for ensuring a safe, cost effective and service-oriented department, while providing Values-Based Leadership at the facility.
• This position will be involved in Pre-op Inspections therefore must be able to work overnight as well as on some weekends when required.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Nightly preoperational inspection of the raw and RTE production environment to verify and release the site for the next production day.
• Plan and complete TPC, ATP, and environmental swabbing to meet our sanitation effectiveness programs.
• Tracking and trending sanitation related data and presentation of findings to management, regulatory, and auditors.
• Support the Sanitation Team with investigations and continuous improvement of our sanitation related SOPs.
• Provide support and guidance to Sanitation manager and contract sanitation crew applicable to food safety related items.
• Review and approve packaging label updates in preparation for following day Operations.
• Collect samples and conduct raw material sensory assessment and communicate results to Operations.
• Provide leadership and direction to Operators on the line with particular focus on blending, formulation, CCPs, and documentation.
• Immediately address deviations to FSQA procedures by coaching and re-training.
• Conduct HACCP reassessment, monitoring, and verification to meet regulatory requirements including updates to forms, documents, and programs as required.
• As a member of the cross-functional team, investigate, document and establish/implement appropriate corrective action to address deviations related to all programs with specific focus on foreign material and quality critical non-conformances.
• Support all aspects of audit preparation and execution including documentation, preparation, program review, on-site inspection, training and other duties as required.
• Provide support and direction to Production Supervisors with various startup activities.
• Perform other SAP functions as required such as hold/release program, inspection lot oversight, usage decisions, etc.
• Participate in management meetings, period review, Town hall meetings, other communication sessions, etc.
• Assist CFIA inspectors with tasks or other support as requested.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor of Science or College Diploma in Food Safety/Science program or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years previous experience in a technical food manufacturing role is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Pre-requisite Programs, HACCP, CCP’s and GMPs related to the food industry.
• Practical experience with sanitation process, inspection, and audit.
• Intermediate to exceptional MS Office skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• High attention to detail.
• The ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and to be assertive as required.
• Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.
• Strong time management skills with an ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities.
• Willingness to learn and teach others, be self-directed and motivated.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.