Quality-Assurance Technician

Lantic Inc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

WHY JOIN LANTIC?

• 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