Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.
Reporting to the QA Manager - Operations, the Student (Quality Assurance) - Contract will focus primarily on Quality Assurance and Food Safety, and will involve quality checks and temperature monitoring in order to ensure food safety and quality products.
This is an existing position within the company on a contract basis through December 31, 2026.
Shift: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
What's in it for you?
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Health benefits and pension plan
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Weekly pay
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Onsite Cafeteria
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Discount at our Chicken Shop
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Opportunities for career advancement
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A culture that values humility, respect for family and hard work
What you will be doing:
1. Verifies that plant practices and/or product related to the assigned plant area are compliant to the customer and the Company’s requirements and recommends solutions to obtain the best quality products. Follow up with appropriate parties to ensure that corrective actions are taken where the product does not meet MLF and/or customer requirements.
2. Monitors the assigned area (department) to ensure that employees are compliant to Company’s Good Manufacturing Practices and records the results as well as corrective actions, if deviations occur.
3. Monitors and records all assigned tasks and completes the associated records in a timely manner (as close to real time as possible) to ensure that all related documents, including product specification documents, are comprehensive, up to date, and compliant with company policies and practices.
4. Monitors and verifies the CCPs related to the assigned department.
5. Provides daily information to the QA Supervisor and/or Manager with respect to results and progress in the area where assigned in the plant.
6. Policies, Processes & Procedures a. Adhere/comply with company policies and procedures.
b. Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
7. Policies, Processes & Procedures
a. Adhere/comply with company policies and procedures.
What you will bring:
Necessary Knowledge and Experience
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No previous experience is required;
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Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc.;
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Some experience in statistical analysis is preferred.
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General Computer Skills (e.g. MS Office) inclusive of working with medium datasets.
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Ability to work in a slaughter, raw and cooked poultry processing environment.
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Relevant food processing experience is considered an asset.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and multitasks are essential for success in this role.
Education and Certification Requirements
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Enrolled in a Post Secondary education program.
Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.
Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.
In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.
Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in reviewing applications. These tools help identify candidates whose qualifications closely align with the job requirements. Please note, these AI tools are not used to disqualify applicants but to support our efforts in efficiently screening large volumes of applications.
We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.
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