Product Development & Information Associate

Azuma Foods Canada Ltd. – Richmond, BC [Product Development & Information Associate] Job Information: Product Development & Information Associate Terms of Employment: Full-Time Wage Range: $20-$22 per hour Regular Work Hours: Monday– Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (8-hour shift), 40 hours per week Main Job Responsibilities: BASIC TASKS Understand Facility Capabilities & Product History; Understand Company Direction & Business Plan; Related Meeting Preparations & Participation; Related Sample & Document preparations; Maintain Clean & Organized Work Environment PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Formulate Benchtop Recipe of New Products; Revise Recipe for Improvements on Existing Products; Communicate with Vendors, Clients, and External Partners to achieve goals; Create Samples & Cost Calculations; Create Product HACCP Plans; Perform assigned Product Quality Control – Shelf life, Sensory, etc.; Lead Production Trials & Assist in Corrective Actions as needed; Lead and liaison between multiple departments with all aspects of Product Launch; Annual Review of Documentation Files PRODUCT INFORMATION Create & Maintain Labels for all Company Products; Create & Maintain Spec Sheets for all Company Products; Be knowledgeable of applicable Regulations; Be proactive on Information Accuracy; Annual Review of Information Files Pre-requisites, Knowledge, Skill Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field; FoodSafe Level 1 would be an asset, but the company can provide training courses; Knowledge of Food Preparations (Knowledge in Japanese Food is a plus); Knowledge of HACCP is a plus; Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Digital Literacy; Excellent Communication Skills both Written & Verbal; Ability to lift 25lbs; Recommended No Food Allergy Application question(s): Are you legally authorized to work in Canada? / What is your current legal status to work in Canada? Do you hold a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field? Do you have any allergy to seafood or other food products? Are you proficient in Microsoft Office applications? Can you communicate effectively in English (spoken and written)? How soon would you be available to start? What are your salary expectations? If you are interested, please email your resume to: hr@azumafoods.ca