dairy product tester - food and beverage processing

Government of Canada; Armstrong; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking candidates for a role requiring a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of experience. Candidates must have specialized environmental skills and be prepared to work in a physically demanding on-site environment. The responsibilities include advising supervisors, taking product samples, and ensuring quality standards. Safety equipment is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Advise supervisors of ingredient or product deficiencies.
• Take samples of products at various stages of processing.
• Examine ingredients or finished products to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Conduct routine tests for product specifications.
• Grade and label raw materials or finished products.
• Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations.

Skills

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Safety equipment/gear

Safety glasses/goggles

Gloves

Mask

Steel-toed safety boots

Ear plugs

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Dairy
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities Tasks

• Advise supervisors of ingredient or product deficiencies
• Take samples of products at various stages of processing
• Examine ingredients or finished products to ensure conformance to company standards
• Conduct routine tests for product specifications
• Grade and label raw materials or finished products
• Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations

Experience and specialization Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Mask
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Ear plugs

Personal suitability

• Team player