Quality Control Lab Technician

Arterra Wines Canada; Oliver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a quality-focused team at an innovative organization dedicated to wine science and food safety. As a Quality Control Lab Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring product excellence through rigorous analysis and testing. Your attention to detail and problem-solving skills will help maintain high standards across all production stages. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about quality and eager to learn about the world of wine, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits and Pension Plan

Product Allotment

Tuition reimbursement

Training & Development Programs

Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives

Opportunity to learn about wine

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a technical field is required.
• Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze samples and prepare analytical reagents.
• Test ingredients and production processes for compliance.
• Maintain lab organization and compliance with QC standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Chemistry

Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Microbiology

Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Job Description:

Do you have a passion for ensuring top-notch quality and food safety in every product? Do you have an eye for detail and a love of wine science? Quality Control Lab Technician could be the perfect opportunity for you. From inspecting and analyzing our products, processes and materials throughout all the production stages to monitoring of our essential effluent treatment system, our team members are essential to maintain and improve our high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties:

1. Analysis of samples
2. Preparation and standardization of analytical reagents
3. Inspection and testing of ingredients
4. Inspection and testing of components
5. Inspection and testing of production processes to ensure compliance to requirements
6. Calibration and maintenance of instrumentation
7. Monitoring and measurement of production processes for compliance to specifications
8. Monitoring and measurement of the effluent stream and coordinating with Maintenance on system adjustments
9. Reporting analysis in a timely manner to Laboratory Manager, Winemaker, and Production Manager as required
10. Internal Auditing to monitor compliance to ISO9001: FSMS, and QMS
11. Complete paperwork of measurement and monitoring activities
12. Reporting and documenting of activities and results
13. Record keeping demonstrating compliance to QC standards
14. Identify opportunities for improvement to quality in production packaging
15. Investigation, troubleshooting and problem solving where necessary
16. Maintaining the lab in a clean organized manner
17. Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

1. Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in a technical/scientific field. (Chemistry, Microbiology or Food Science would be preferred)
2. Strong commitment to quality with attention to detail
3. Results orientated with an ability to prioritize
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
5. Candidate must be hands on, dependable, and self-starting
6. Good problem-solving abilities
7. Ability to understand and perform mathematical calculations
8. Teamwork and customer service skills
9. Working knowledge with various computer software programs (Microsoft Office)
10. Ability to work shifts/weekends
11. Physically capable to lift up to 20kg periodically
12. Physically capable to spend most of the day walking/standing

Not Required but Nice to Have:

1. Leadership skills
2. Advanced Excel
3. Internal Auditor, HACCP, ISO9001, ISO17025, or other QMS FSMS qualifications
4. Advanced microbiology knowledge
5. Advanced knowledge of anaerobic effluent treatment processes
6. Formal Continuous Improvement training (EG Lean or Lean Six Sigma)
7. Strategic big picture thinking

What we offer:

1. Competitive salary
2. Benefits and Pension Plan
3. Product Allotment
4. An organization that cares about Corporate Social Responsibility
5. Tuition reimbursement
6. Training & Development Programs
7. An opportunity to learn about the world of wine

Compensation: $23.50/ hr

Apply now and be part of our quality-focused team!

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.