Quality Assurance Specialist

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products.

Pattison Food Group Ltd. consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ more than 30,000 team members.

We have exciting opportunities for full-time Quality Assurance Specialists to join our Quality Assurance teams in Langley and Aldergrove, BC.

Reporting to the Manager, Quality Assurance, you will be responsible for ensuring that the inbound and outbound perishable products meet Pattison Food Group’s quality standards within the supply chain. You will help integrate and maintain processes regarding product quality to ensure compliance with all regulatory and PFG requirements.

Shift times vary:

Dayshift: Tuesday to Saturday 6am to 2pm

Dayshift: Sunday to Thursday 6:30am to 2:30pm 

Dayshift: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Afternoon Shift: Sunday to Thursday 1pm to 9pm
You will be responsible for:

• Verifying that all inbound perishable products consistently meet our specifications for safety and quality by measurement of key metrics and adherence to sampling and testing programs.
• Investigating and documenting all quality inspection findings with appropriate forms and systems on a daily and ongoing basis.
• Continuously communicating with various Quality Assurance partners as well as Merchandising and Supply Chain teams.
• Interacting with CFIA with respect to inspections, detentions and recovery programs.
• Ensuring adherence and maintenance of our established Quality Assurance program.
• Ensuring Pattison Food Group delivers products of the highest safety and quality standards.

You have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Public Health or other relevant discipline.
• 3-5 years’ experience in food safety, quality assurance, auditing, supply chain, compliance or other relevant experience.
• HACCP certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• GFSI recognized scheme (i.e. SQF) training/certification is considered an asset.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs on a repetitive basis.
• The flexibility to travel as needed between BC and AB.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including weekends, daytime, evenings, and holidays in a 24/7 facility. Shifts are subject to change depending on business requirements.

You are:

• An effective communicator, both written and verbal, with the flexibility to adapt to various audiences and stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and as part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced multi-temperature warehouse environment.

What we offer:

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a great range of benefits, a company pension plan, free parking, exclusive team member offers, and opportunities for development and career progression.

If you’re looking to join a team that puts people first, you’re in the right place. Apply online today!

Compensation Details:

$72,720.00 - $90,900.00

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.