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Quality Technician
Lactalis Canada
Winchester, CAN
Temporary
Entry
Onsite
1 weeks ago
Analytical TestingMicrobiological TestingHACCPGMPSAPMicrosoft Office
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About the Role
Lactalis Canada is hiring a Quality Technician for a 6-month contract in Winchester, Ontario. The role involves product testing, environmental monitoring, and quality assurance in a dairy production environment.
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Analytical TestingMicrobiological TestingHACCPGMPSAPMicrosoft Office
Responsibilities
- Perform analytical and microbiological, chemistry, and sensorial testing and analysis of in process and finished product samples
- Conduct screening and monitoring tests on raw milk upon receipt where applicable
- Participate in implementing new standard requirements
- Administer the plant’s Environmental Monitoring and Water Quality programs
- Organize and conduct shelf life evaluation of specified products
- Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of laboratory and plant analytical equipment
- Organize, test and communicate test results for various product trials
- Monitor the release of finished product and ensure nonconforming product is not released
- Perform administrative duties such as maintain records, forms and logs including computer databases
- Participate in Health & Safety Program where applicable
Requirements
- College diploma or university degree in Food Science
- Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in a dairy food lab
- Knowledge of analytical and microbiological testing with respect to dairy food products
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Organizational and time management skills
- Good communication skills
- Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), as well as business systems such as SAP
- Knowledge of HACCP, PQMS and GMP policies and procedures
Full Job Posting
About Us
- Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company.
About the opportunity
- As a member of the Quality Team the Quality Technician is responsible for all aspects of product testing and monitoring of production environment quality to ensure that products meet food and quality specifications.
- 6 months contract. Shift schedule for this role will be 6am 2pm or 8am 4pm.
The attributes we are looking for
- Perform analytical and microbiological, chemistry, and sensorial testing and analysis of in process and finished product samples according to approved standard operating procedures.
- Conduct screening and monitoring tests on raw milk upon receipt where applicable.
- Participate in implementing new standard requirements.
- Administer the plant’s Environmental Monitoring and Water Quality programs (sampling, testing, recording and evaluating data) in compliance with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and/or Ministry of the Environment operational requirements.
- Organize and conduct shelf life evaluation of specified products.
- Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of laboratory and plant analytical equipment.
- Organize, test and communicate test results for various product trials that require chemical or microbiological testing.
- Monitor the release of finished product and ensure nonconforming product is not released in accordance with the food safety program and procedures.
- Perform administrative duties such as maintain records, forms and logs including computer databases, and performing regular inventory checks and providing the Quality supervisor/Manager with a list of required supplies.
- Participant in Health & Safety Program where applicable.
What you will bring
- College diploma or university degree in Food Science
- Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in a dairy food lab
- Knowledge of analytical and microbiological testing with respect to dairy food products and ability to problem solve
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Organizational and time management skills
- Good communication skills
- Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), as well as business systems such as SAP
- Knowledge of HACCP, PQMS and GMP policies and procedures
Compensation
- Base salary range: CAD 62,500 – CAD 78,100+
- Retention Bonus of 10% to be paid out at the end of the contract
- 8% vacation pay
- Health & Dental Benefits starting day 1
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