Azuma Foods Canada Ltd. – Richmond, BC (Mitchell Island)

[Quality Control Technician] 

We are a food manufacturer and distributor, and are currently looking for a QC Technician who is energetic, looks forward to challenges and has a desire to learn and grow with our company.

Job Information:
Quality Control Technician

Terms of Employment:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Wage Range:

From $20 ~ 21 per hour

Regular Work Hours:
Monday–Friday from 8:30 – 17:00

 

Company Motto 

Embrace the Culture of Gratitude: Express “Thank You”, Receive “Thank You”

~ We foster an environment where appreciation and thankfulness are valued and practiced.

Cultivate a Positive Workplace

~ Across the company, we work together to create a clean, comfortable, and peaceful work environment, united by shared goals.

Be Proactive, Embrace Challenges

~ Take initiative and see challenges as opportunities for growth and creativity.

 

Main Job Responsibilities:

 

Routine Tasks

1. 1. 1. • Prepare foot bath sanitizer daily and verify sanitizer concentration; record results.
         • Monitor and record temperatures of thawed materials, storage areas, coolers, and freezers.
         • Verify daily accuracy checks of production scales and QC monitoring equipment.
         • Monitor personnel hygiene and GMP compliance; document and report any non-compliance.
         • Check metal detector and X-ray systems to ensure proper operation; record results and assist with investigation if foreign material is detected.
         • Perform finished product checks such as weight, label verification, in-process checks, and sensory evaluation; record results.
         • Collect product samples and retain finished product samples according to the sampling plan.
         • Conduct daily sanitation inspections and assist with monthly facility inspections.
         • Perform routine pest control checks and report any signs of activity.
         • Conduct environmental monitoring and equipment cleanliness verification swabs as required.
         • Verify correct production labels are being used and controlled on the line.
         • Support the QC Coordinator/Manager with additional tasks as assigned.

Product Tests

• • • Conduct incoming raw material inspections and release or hold materials as required.
    • Perform in-process QC testing using equipment such as pH meters, salt meters, and Brix refractometers.
    • Conduct microbiological testing for products and swabs or prepare samples for external lab testing.
    • Perform sensory evaluations following established criteria and record results.
    • Report out-of-spec results promptly and support investigation, corrective actions, and documentation.

 

 

Knowledge, Skill Requirements: 

• Education and experience 
  • Minimum: 2-year Diploma in Food Technology or related discipline (Food Science, Microbiology) is required; QC/QA experience in food manufacturing is an asset. or
    • Minimum 3 years experience in food manufacturing with quality responsibilities (QA/QC).
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a strong sense of accountability.
• Working knowledge of GMP, sanitation, allergen controls, and HACCP principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills with logical, data-based thinking.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize tasks to meet production timelines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced food manufacturing/production environment.
• Proficient with computers and standard office software (MS Word, Excel, and email).
• Able to communicate effectively in English (spoken and written). Additional language(s) are an asset.

 

If you are interested, please email your resume to: hr@azumafoods.ca