Hensall Co-op is seeking a dynamic individual to become an integral member of our team! The SQF Practitioner is a member of the quality team and provides support to other roles within the department as required. This position is a full-time maternity leave coverage contract role, working out of the Hensall location. This role will run from approximately June 2024 to November 2025, with the potential to become a permanent position.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as SQF Practitioner and maintain SQF certifications for Hensall, Exeter, and Mitchell and/or assigned facilities by following SQF planning checklist items
• Assists QA Manager with all required internal and external quality audits at assigned facilities
• Maintains and updates HACCP plans and quality systems documentation at Hensall, Exeter, and Mitchell locations and/or assigned facilities
• Provides quality training sessions as per the training plan/matrix and customer requirements. Responsible for new employee quality training
• Documents and audits the collection of production and shipping samples/records daily
• Assists Quality Team in investigating food safety incidents for root cause and ensure corrective actions are followed through; analyze trends for non-conformance; discuss issues and prepare plans for improvement
• As assigned, conducts SQF internal quality audits, traceability audits, mock recalls, etc.
• Conducts monthly premises inspections for assigned facilities.
• Coordinates monitoring of finished product inventory and edible beans to maintain quality and undertakes periodic checks for high moisture and deterioration
• Performs onsite audits of processing and bagging areas and evaluates Good Manufacturing Practices as part of premises inspections
• Performs calibration and check critical equipment (scales, moisture meters, platform scales, screens, lighting, magnets etc.)
• All other duties assigned by the QA Manager

Job Requirements:

• General knowledge of agriculture products (grains, beans, etc.)
• Basic understanding of quality systems and sampling processes.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Suite

Required Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in related field with a minimum of 2 years of quality control experience
• Experience in HACCP and GFSI programs would be an asset
• Experience with training in the implementation of food safety standards would be an asset
• Valid G Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume through our online portal.

Hensall Co-op is committed to employment equity and encourages members of the four designated groups to apply.

Accommodation will be made upon request.