Quality Assurance Technician External Food Safe...

@ Northline Seafoods

Overview

The Quality Assurance Technician External Food Safety & Compliance at Northline Seafoods is the rotating QA and food safety lead at partner co-processing facilities. This hands-on role ensures compliance with Northline’s food safety, traceability, labeling, yield, and sanitation standards.

Essential Duties

• Act as QA lead during remote co-processing events in locations such as Bellingham, Vancouver, Fraser Valley, and Alaska.
• Conduct on-site inspections to verify compliance with Northline’s specifications and regulatory standards (HACCP, BRC, FDA/CFIA, NOAA, WDFW, PSC).
• Capture QA data in real time via ERP and digital trackers.
• Interface with plant staff; recommend corrective actions or escalate shutdowns if required.
• Perform sampling, temperature checks, sanitation validation, and packaging integrity reviews.
• Track yields and document defect ratios.
• Train vendors on GMPs, traceability, and approved QA workflows.
• Document deviations and escalate CAPAs to QA leadership.
• Provide inspection reports on compliance, improvements, and cross-border readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Success Metrics

• 100% completion of QA reports for co-processing runs.
• Immediate escalation of deviations and CAPA follow-through.
• Verified traceability for every processed lot.
• Reduction in defect rates and customer complaints.
• Improved vendor compliance through training and feedback loops.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2+ years in QA/QC for seafood or cold-chain food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, sanitation, labeling, and U.S./Canada seafood export requirements.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and valid passport for travel to Canada.
• Experience in cold, high-volume production settings.
• Proficiency with digital QA tools, ERP systems (Inecta preferred), and portable test equipment.
• Strong communication skills to enforce standards with vendors across cultures.
• HACCP certification preferred; bilingual skills are a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role involves both office and field work, requiring work in cold storage and processing facilities while using proper PPE. Candidates must be capable of physically demanding tasks such as climbing stairs and minor lifting, with flexibility to work peak shifts when required.

Disclaimer

The description above is subject to change and does not constitute a contractual agreement. Northline Seafoods is committed to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key skills/competency

• QA
• Food Safety
• Traceability
• Compliance
• GMP
• HACCP
• Inspection
• ERP
• Sampling
• Vendor Training