PACKAGING QUALITY ASSURANCE

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!

As the North American leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food. Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brands Arctic Gardens and Del Monte. 

 Why Choose Nortera

• Competitive hourly wage;
• Annual bonus program (if applicable);
• Complete range of social benefits and employee assistance program (EAP);
• Possibility of contributing to an RPP with employer contribution;
• Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity;
• Referral program;
• Environment that fosters learning and professional development;
• Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

Job Type: Full Time -Permanent

Pay: $27.23 per hour, increasing to $28.12/hour in May 2026

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday
• 8-hour shift
• Overtime

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Analysis of packaged product for conformance to customer and company specifications;
• Analysis of packaged products and  incoming raw materials for microbiological compliance and quality parameters including defect levels and maturity;
• Listeria testing of equipment and area as scheduled;
• Complete pre-operational checks of the packaging and mix lines, including line swabs to verify adequate sanitation;
• Measure and record process parameters and Critical Control Points;
• Assess food safety and food quality risks associated with products, use of hold procedures;
• Complete Monthly Food Safety and Program Audits throughout the facility as required;
• Assist in data collection;
• Sample collection and preparation;
• Assist in employee education- monitor and advise GMP issues;
• Contribute to HACCP program development and maintenance;
• Be accountable for and work in compliance with established HACCP, Food Safety and GMP protocols;
• Ability to work independently on complex projects in support of the QS program
• Communication link between packaging, logistics and QA departments;
• Must work in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures and report all unsafe or unhealthy conditions to your supervisor;
• Computer skills essential for maintenance of QA forms, Data collection, data analysis
• Other related duties as assigned

Experience

• 1 year of experience are desired.

 Education

- Post Secondary education- with Food, Laboratory or Science background

Work Location: In person

We’re looking for people like you!

Come grow with Nortera!

Although all job applications are considered, only successful applicants will be contacted. The use of masculine gender could have been used without discrimination and only for the purpose of lightening the text. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from a wide variety of candidates in order to staff a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities in which we operate.

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy, Nortera does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.