QA Technician

This position will begin as a hybrid QA technician and RTE/Rollstock packaging, with the position expanding towards QA as the need arises. Develop your CAREER with VG Meats!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Routine monitoring and data collection to support FSQA objectives
• Performing Warner-Bratzler shear force testing and image analysis for VG Meats' tenderness testing program
• Performing chemical concentration testing
• Evaluating safety and quality objectives in returned products
• Maintaining carcass traceability system
• Organize, weigh, package, label products, and fulfil orders.
• Prepare skids and outgoing orders in preparation for deliveries and error-free shipments.
• Feed and unload processing machines and assist machine operators with their duties.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Preference will be given to those with at least a college degree in food technology or a similar field.
• Previous experience is an asset but does not required
• Alignment with VG Meats' values, mission, and organizational strategy
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work and move in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Able to manage time effectively
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work in cold conditions

About VG Meats:

VG Meats is dedicated to producing high quality, healthy foods through sustainable farming practices. A fourth-generation family business, we produce tenderness tested beef, pork and pastured poultry that our customers love. We're looking for people who share our dedication and vision. Our areas of focus are regenerative farming practices, retailers, farmers, restaurants, distributors and institutions.

VG Meats is an equal opportunity employer and accommodation will be provided during the interviewing and hiring processes.

Job Type: Full-time

Wage Range: $17-18/hr.

Please Note: Our recruitment team will send a Vervoe assessment to your email address listed as the next action in our hiring process. Further consideration requires the timely completion of the assessment.