Ice Cream QA Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supports implementing and assessing of on-going compliance to a quality testing program throughout the production cycle that is aligned with UL / external requirements and applicable specifications.

• Supports the implementation and verification of procedures to control non-conforming materials and products.

• Supports program to ensure on-site Quality laboratories operatein accordance with applicable Good Laboratory practices and UL /external requirements, test methods and general laboratory safety.

• Supports implementing and verifying site calibration and maintenance program for inspection, measuring and testing equipment.

• Supports program for product fill control through monitoring and verifying fill parameters and compliance.

• Supports the implementation and maintenance of system where key quality data and information are recorded and preserved.

• Supports / participates in Quality and Food Safety process improvement teams within the factory.

• Supports ensuring UL required IT systems, practices, loss trees and improvement tools are used to reduce / eliminate quality losses.

• Supports / participates in structured quality improvement activities related to customer and consumer issues.

• Supports efforts to improve quality of inbound materials by collecting and analyzing supplier performance data.

• Supports process capability studies to maintain alignment between process capability and specification limits in processing and filling operations.

• Applies current tools and practices to support management of quality related projects.

• Supports efforts to complete and maintain external and internal audits, GMP Inspections and certifications.

• Supports efforts to verify and document compliance to regulatory requirements applicable to quality and consumer safety.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree or Post Secondary Diploma in Science, Microbiology, Chemistry and/ or related field
• Full understanding of HACCP and FSMA, HACCP Level1,2 an asset
• Fully understand and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in the food plant.
• Must be able to effectively manage conflict while creating an inclusive work environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of RCAs and tools involved to complete them (i.e. 5 Whys, 4-M analysis, etc.)
• Must demonstrate strong analytical skills, laboratory methods with careful attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, quick learner, inquisitive and process orientated.
• Strong ability to prioritize activities, excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work shifts along with overtime coverage during weekends
• Potential entry level for progressive positions
• Experience in SAP, SAP QM systems and other programs essential for Quality analysis such as Microsoft Office programs like Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, PowerBI etc.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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