Lijin Litson
Quality Assurance Technician @Osi Select Ready Foods Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Quality Assurance Technician @Osi Select Ready Foods Inc
CA
Conducted daily monitoring of production activities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.•Performed pre-operational inspections on equipment and production areas to facilitate smooth daily operations.•Proficient in implementing and managing comprehensive quality assurance programs that align with regulatory standards such as HACCP and GMP.•Executed and supported environmental swabbing programs, including APC, coliform, and E. coli tests.•Assisted in weekly and monthly sampling programs to monitor product safety and quality.•Proficient in conducting thorough root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues in food production.•Conducted hourly food safety and quality assurance inspections to maintain high-quality standards.•Facilitated changeovers and monitored batch process controls, verifying lot codes and formulations.•Completed daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly monitoring tasks and maintained accurate records.•Participated in mock recalls and traceability exercises to ensure regulatory compliance.•Calibrated equipment as per schedule and sampled finished products for retention.•Conducted in-process quality control tests and provided guidance on production quality issues.•Monitored sanitation procedures and ensured compliance through accurate documentation.•Performed water quality tests on feed and boiler water to ensure parameters were within acceptable ranges.•Carried out swab collections like allergen testing and listeria swabs as required by regulatory, company, and customer standards.
EDUCATION
University of Alberta
Master of Science
Sapthagiri College of Engineering
Bachelor's degree
ABOUT LIJIN LITSON
Experienced Food Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist with a strong background in ensuring product safety, compliance, and quality in the food industry. Experienced in implementing and maintaining quality control processes, conducting inspections, and collaborating with cross- functional teams pushing towards continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. HACCP certified and highly proficient in HACCP principles, preventive control plan development, and ensuring compliance with CFIA Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. Completed research in identifying and characterizing oat peptides with cholesterol- lowering and satiety effect, showcasing a deep understanding of food science and nutritional analysis. A thorough understanding of food processing and preservation methods allows me to develop and improve food products, food testing and analysis.
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