Quality-Assurance Technician

Lantic Inc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lantic Inc. is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician at their Vancouver Refinery. The role involves ensuring that products meet food safety, quality, and environmental standards through sampling, analysis, and reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Employee share purchase plan

Opportunities for career pathing and personal growth

Wellness-focused flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in food process or QA lab.
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.
• Knowledge of HACCP and GFSI recognized schemes.

Responsibilities

• Sample products and perform tests for Certificates of Analyses.
• Investigate non-conformance issues.
• Compile monthly reports and convert physical records to digital.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Responsibility

Safety Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maximo

Navision

SharePoint

Job description

• It's simple : we strive to be a great company to partner with, work for and invest in , offering a best-in-class portfolio of natural sweetener solutions.
• With over 130 years of experience, we have proven that we are committed to creating lasting brand connections and long-term business partnerships.
• We stand proud of our heritage, and as we grow, we are also committed to continuously improving to meet the evolving needs of consumers and customers in a dynamic industry.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

By joining the Lantic Team, you will :

• Join a dynamic, inclusive, and passionate team.
• Enjoy a wide range of perks, including :
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Employee share purchase plan
• Opportunities for career pathing and personal growth
• Wellness-focused flexible work environment to help you balance both work and life, and much more!

JOB SUMMARY :

Lantic is currently recruiting for the position of Quality Assurance Technician based at our Vancouver Refinery. The position reports to the Manager, Quality Assurance, Food Safety & Environment. The incumbent is a self-motivated, conscientious worker that is team-oriented and prioritizes assuring that the product meets food safety, quality, and environmental requirements. The employee performs a variety of functions including sample collection of in-process and final products; chemical, physical, and microbial analysis; environmental sampling and testing; Certificates of Analyses generation and distribution to customers; putting non-compliant products on hold and investigating non-conformances; responding to customer inquiries and investigating complaints; participating in the HACCP team; creating monthly reports for management; and reviewing and updating laboratory documentation. Typical working hours are dayshift although some flexibility will be required as there will be once a week early morning shift and some amount of (paid) weekend work. The employee follows a set of processes to ensure adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety rules, and product quality standards with personal and team safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Sample products and perform all tests required to generate Certificates of Analyses on a daily basis;
• Sample and test environmental effluents to ensure compliance with all environmental regulations;
• Equipment calibration and troubleshooting;
• Work independently for one (1) 3am-11am shift / week;
• Put non-conforming products on hold;
• Perform data entry, compile monthly reports and convert physical records into digital reports;
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints;
• Investigate issues of non-conformance;
• Communicate with and support all required departments as needed;
• Participate in the HACCP team and maintain HACCP documentation;
• Maintain a clean laboratory environment;
• Any other QA / QC activities when required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Technology or engineering or related Science field (including Chemical or Environmental engineering, Microbiology, Biology, or Biotechnology);
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a food process, quality assurance or related industry laboratory;
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office suite (intermediate to advanced);
• Knowledge of Maximo, Navision and / or SharePoint (an asset);
• Proficient in English (spoken and written);
• Good knowledge of HACCP and GFSI recognized schemes is an asset;
• Safety conscious and possess understanding of safety rules;
• Strong sense of responsibility;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good planning and organizational skills;
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks;

WORKING CONDITIONS (OFFICE / PLANT, TRAVELING, ON CALL, ETC) :

• Office

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