Quality Assurance Technician – packaging materials

GFR Pharma is a manufacturer of natural health supplements and sport nutrition products.  As a proudly Canadian company, we are committed to manufacturing high-quality supplements for our customers. With the continued growth of our business, we are seeking to hire a “Quality Assurance Technician – Packaging Materials”.

Main Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Picks and stages labels, cartons, shrinkwrap, etc. based on production daily requirements
• Puts away returns from production with the assistance of QA Packaging Material Coordinator
• Receives labels, cartons, shrink wrap which includes:
  • Taking samples and confirming quantities
  • Receiving in inventory management system
  • Documenting in Label Received Log
  • Printing and attaching GFR labels to received items
  • Putting material away in label shuttle or assigned racking
• Label and carton inspection – compares received items to approved master label
• Consolidates and organizes racking and label shuttle to create space for new items
• With the assistance of QA Packaging Material Coordinator, performs disposal of labels, cartons upon request for destruction
• Assists with purchase returns (labels, cartons, shrink wrap – when required)
• Performs and records Warehouse freezer monitoring every morning
• Performs Warehouse temperature and humidity checks once a week
• Prepares Faulty Packing Material Reports as follows:
  • Fill out reports and send to Purchasing
  • Dispose or return materials upon supplier’s request
• Maintain Retained Samples:
  • Preparing all retained samples that can be disposed of and separating them from current retained samples.
• Assists with rewinding label rolls when required
• Assists with retrieving Retained Samples, Raw Material Samples or Batch Records from the warehouse as required. (Use of forklift)
• Provides back-up coverage for QA Technician – label control which includes:
  • Printing master shipper labels
  • Inspection of packaging materials

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12. Post-secondary courses related to the position will be considered an asset.
• Preference will be given to those with a minimum of one (1) year experience in a natural health and/or food manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to complete tasks with accuracy, while working within deadlines.
• Strong mathematical, and computer skills (MS Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Team player with the ability to follow-up and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg.
• Forklift training or willing to undergo Forklift certification.

We value our employees and provide a respectful, safe and supportive work environment!  Along with competitive wages, we offer a fully paid comprehensive benefit package upon completion of a 3 month probation period.

If you are interested in joining our team, we look forward to receiving your resume to jobs@gfrpharma.com.  Only individuals selected to be interviewed will be contacted. 

Thank you for your interest in GFR Pharma Ltd!