Quality Assurance (QA) & Data Technician at VG Meats – Simcoe, Ontario

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.

Why work for VG Meats?

• 25% off employee discount
• A growing company offering many learning experiences
• We are a regenerative employer meaning that the organization continues to build a workplace that is good for its staff, producers, customers and communities.

Job Summary:

This position combines the responsibilities of a Data Technician and a Quality Assurance Technician. You will play a key role in maintaining data integrity, supporting quality control processes, and ensuring the efficient packaging of our products. This role will initially focus on a hybrid of QA and packaging duties, with a gradual shift towards a greater emphasis on QA as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Management:
  • Entering and updating data systems and reports
  • Maintaining databases
  • Calibrating equipment
  • Synchronizing data within different databases
  • Reconciling different systems
  • Completing project work and studies (particularly yield studies)
• Quality Assurance:
  • Routine monitoring and data collection to support FSQA objectives
  • Performing Warner-Bratzler shear force testing and image analysis for tenderness testing
  • Performing chemical concentration testing
  • Evaluating safety and quality objectives in returned products
  • Maintaining carcass traceability system
• Packaging and Order Fulfillment:
  • Organize, weigh, package, and label products
  • Fulfill orders accurately
  • Prepare skids and outgoing orders for deliveries
  • Feed and unload processing machines
  • Assist machine operators

Qualifications:

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; preference given to candidates with a college degree in food technology or a related field
• Previous experience in data entry, quality assurance, or food production is an asset
• Alignment with VG Meats’ values: humility, mutual respect, proactive, truth-seeking, transparent communication, and personal discipline
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work and move in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, work in cold conditions, and take direction
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficient computer skills in Google Suite or similar software
• Good time management, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Keywords:

Database maintenance, data entry, system updates, reconciliation, bookkeeping, quality control, data analysis, data science, price update, SKU management, record keeping, food safety, QA technician, packaging, order fulfillment.