Quality Assurance Technician in Mississauga, Ontario at Cerelia Bakery Canada LP

About Cérélia
Cérélia is a leading food manufacturing company with small-town roots. We are dough and batter experts and proudly serve rolled dough, cookies, pancake and waffle products across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Cérélia’s products are commercialized under its clients’ brands, both retailers and industrial companies, as well as under its own brands: English Bay Bakery, JusRol, Croustipate, Jan, Pop! Bakery and Crêapan in particular. While we continue to grow and expand, our history of trade partnership, production excellence, well-founded innovation, and sustainable development is deeply rooted in more than 40 years of industry know-how.

About Cérélia Canada
As part of the global Cérélia Group, headquartered in France, Cérélia Canada partners with major retailers and food brands to deliver high-quality, innovative products. It is committed to food safety, product innovation, and continuous improvement, while fostering a collaborative and dynamic workplace for its employees.

Position Summary
Ensures product quality and food safety in a mixing/production environment by monitoring processes, enforcing GMP/HACCP standards, inspecting materials and finished goods, and managing non-conforming products. Supports audits, sanitation, and compliance with all specifications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational inspection on operating equipment in the mixing production before handing off for start-up.
• Monitor production/ mixing process and personnel GMP practice.
• Allergen check on process as outlined in the HACCP requirements.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits and operational review.
• Inspect raw material, products and reports any deficiencies and off-spec product to Quality Assurance Manager.
• Involve in the sanitation inspection.
• Check the percentage of the chemical.
• Check critical control points.
• Enforce non-nuts/nuts flow
• Maintain retain sample & send sample to third party labs on equipment.
• Perform sensory evaluation of all batches mixed before they are processed.
• Check temperature of cooler, freezers, and humidity.
• Change temp charts weekly.
• Monitor that employees on the line are filling out paperwork completely and correctly.
• Ensure raw and finished product follow all specifications: i.e. weight, placement in tray or case, packaging date, production and best before date, outside coding etc.
• Make sure product meets required specifications and segregates product that does not meet specifications and puts on QC Hold.

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to work rotational 8–10 hour shifts, including overtime as required.
• Reliable transportation or access to a personal vehicle is an asset.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to support others as needed.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and quality.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and committed to delivering high-quality work.

Pay Rate:
$24.00/hr

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We kindly request no telephone inquiries regarding the status of applications.

DISCLAIMER: Cérélia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.