Quality Assurance Co-Op (Winter 2027)

Job Posting

Quality Assurance Co-op

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We’re not your average bakery. We’re a team of passionate thinkers and doers who are challenging the idea of what a bakery can be. We operate like a startup, powered by creativity and a ‘roll up your sleeves’ mentality, to give our customers the best possible product.

Job Summary

As a Quality Assurance Co-op, you will perform day-to-day quality assurance activities, including inspections, product shelf-life reviews and glass and hard plastic audits, recommending corrective actions, conducting research, and preparing reports within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform process checks across production, packaging, sanitation, and warehouse operations, including GMP compliance, metal detection, label and coding verification, general hygiene and safety, and in‑process and finished product weight checks
• Accurately and timely document all QA activities and promptly communicate potential issues
• Verify the proper functioning of testing equipment, such as thermometers and scales
• Prepare reports and summaries and communicate results to the QA Technician, QA Team Leader, and other stakeholders as required
• Implement hold procedures for suspect products and support product evaluations and testing
• Collect and submit samples for laboratory analysis
• Assist with the development and delivery of Quality and Food Safety training for manufacturing and support teams
• Support investigations related to consumer and customer complaints
• Assist and provide support during third‑party audits
• Support SOP development and ensure facility SOPs and related documents are properly formatted and maintained

Key Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Quality Assurance, Biotechnology or related field
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of food safety (HACCP), GMP programs, and Quality Systems

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

FGF Brands may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. AI tools are used to support our recruitment process, with final hiring decisions made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

FGF Brands is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let our recruitment team know, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.