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Summary
The Quality Assurance & Control Associate is responsible for aiding in the assurance that all WYLD products meet our standards for food safety and quality. You will help the Wyld QA team identify and mitigate any risks associated with product quality, safety and regulatory compliance, through the application of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) programs.
Quality Assurance and Control Associate
Vancouver, BCCAD27.5 - CAD32.5 / hourPosted 3 weeks ago
Full-timeonsitemid
Job Description
Quality Assurance and Control Associate
Department: Food and Safety
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: British Columbia - Vancouver
Reporting To: Quality Assurance Manager
Compensation: $27.50 - $32.50 / hour
Description
Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis tasting edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NM, NV, NJ, NY, OH, OR, OK, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon.
Ability to excel in a fast-growing/fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative.
Embody Wyld Core Values, The Wyld Way
Wyld’s core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld.
-Make a Mark
-Make a Mark
-We Blaze Our Own Trail
-Brand First
-We Mean Business
Summary
The Quality Assurance & Control Associate is responsible for aiding in the assurance that all WYLD products meet our standards for food safety and quality. You will help the Wyld QA team identify and mitigate any risks associated with product quality, safety and regulatory compliance, through the application of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct daily walks and product quality checks
- Ensure compliance to regulatory requirements, food safety programs, and finished product specifications
- Assist in HACCP plan and program adherence to safety and quality program and standards
- Generate and evaluate trending reports from internal auditing programs
- Conduct internal facility food safety audits and report out findings
- Aid in identifying and addressing Quality Assurance needs based on state and federal regulations
- Execute all Quality Assurance duties as assigned
- Effectively communicate food safety and quality concerns within the department
- Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 1+ years of experience in food safety, preferably in a regulated food manufacturing facility
- HACCP certified or willing and able to obtain
- Familiarity with CFIA regulations and rules as well as HACCP and GMP programs.
- Must be willing to engage in ongoing professional development in food science, food safety, food ingredient functionality, quality assurance, quality control, and process and product development
- Proven ability to multitask and prioritize projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Must have good attention to detail and organizational skills with a deliberate and methodical work style
- Must be able to perform basic visual quality inspections on products
- Must possess the ability to perform basic tasks on computer programs such as google sheets and documents
- Effectively communicate information and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels within the company
- Possess advanced mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- ServSafe, Food Handler’s or FOODSAFE Level 1 card preferred
- Provincial regulations require all applicants must be 19 years of age or older
- Will be required to submit to a background check
- Must obtain all government-required: permits, licenses, and certifications
Benefits
You'll receive a hourly rate of $27.50-32.50/hr. (CAD), 12 paid holidays, 120 hours vacation time, RRSP matching, and supplemental health, dental and vision insurance.
Wyld is an equal opportunity employer.
Wyld is an equal opportunity employer.