Quality Assurance Specialist
Posted: 09/30/2026
Employment Type:
Permanent
Industry: Manufacturing, Processing and Packaging
Job Number: ME374315929
Job Description
Select People Solutions is searching for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our client’s team within a specialized food production environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented quality professional who understands the importance of food safety, consistency, traceability, and strong documentation. The successful candidate will support quality assurance programs across production while helping develop and maintain the systems, procedures, and standards required to deliver a safe, high-quality product.
What’s in it for You?
• Opportunity to take ownership of quality assurance processes within a growing operation
• Work within a unique and specialized food production environment
• Opportunity to develop and improve quality systems, procedures, and documentation
Compensation & Hours:
• The rate of pay will be based on experience and industry standards
• Monday through Friday, daytime hours
Position Summary:
• Maintain and continuously improve quality assurance and food safety programs throughout production, handling, packaging, and storage
• Develop, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality documentation, records, specifications, and work instructions
• Support compliance with SQF, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), sanitation, traceability, and applicable food safety requirements
• Conduct routine inspections, audits, product quality checks, and documentation reviews to identify and address potential quality or food safety concerns
• Investigate non-conformances, customer concerns, and quality issues; support corrective and preventative actions and follow through to resolution
• Work closely with production and leadership teams to strengthen quality practices, prepare for audits, train employees, and promote consistent adherence to established procedures
Required Qualifications:
• Previous experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Food Safety within food production, agriculture, produce, greenhouse, or a related environment
• Experience developing, implementing, or maintaining SOPs and quality management documentation
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, record-keeping, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify quality concerns, investigate root causes, and work collaboratively to implement practical solutions
• Working knowledge of GMP programs, HACCP principles, preventative controls, and food safety auditing
• Strong communication skills with the ability to train, support, and reinforce quality standards across a production team
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License and reliable vehicle
Bonus Points For:
• Previous experience working with mushrooms, fresh produce, greenhouse crops, or other highly perishable food products
Right People. Right Seat.
Exciting Job Opportunities in Lethbridge!
What’s in it for You?
• Opportunity to take ownership of quality assurance processes within a growing operation
• Work within a unique and specialized food production environment
• Opportunity to develop and improve quality systems, procedures, and documentation
Compensation & Hours:
• The rate of pay will be based on experience and industry standards
• Monday through Friday, daytime hours
Position Summary:
• Maintain and continuously improve quality assurance and food safety programs throughout production, handling, packaging, and storage
• Develop, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality documentation, records, specifications, and work instructions
• Support compliance with SQF, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), sanitation, traceability, and applicable food safety requirements
• Conduct routine inspections, audits, product quality checks, and documentation reviews to identify and address potential quality or food safety concerns
• Investigate non-conformances, customer concerns, and quality issues; support corrective and preventative actions and follow through to resolution
• Work closely with production and leadership teams to strengthen quality practices, prepare for audits, train employees, and promote consistent adherence to established procedures
Required Qualifications:
• Previous experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Food Safety within food production, agriculture, produce, greenhouse, or a related environment
• Experience developing, implementing, or maintaining SOPs and quality management documentation
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, record-keeping, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify quality concerns, investigate root causes, and work collaboratively to implement practical solutions
• Working knowledge of GMP programs, HACCP principles, preventative controls, and food safety auditing
• Strong communication skills with the ability to train, support, and reinforce quality standards across a production team
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License and reliable vehicle
Bonus Points For:
• Previous experience working with mushrooms, fresh produce, greenhouse crops, or other highly perishable food products
Right People. Right Seat.
Exciting Job Opportunities in Lethbridge!
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