Quality Control Laboratory Technician

FED Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance partially paid by the

Retirement plan with employer

Job summary

FED ManuTech is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for a food manufacturing company located on Montreal’s South Shore. The role reports to the quality department supervisor and focuses on ensuring raw materials, packaging, blends, and finished products meet quality standards.

You will perform sensory assessments, prepare COAs and certificates of analysis, and participate in GMP inspections. Strong organizational skills and experience with ERP systems are essential for success.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Food Processing or equivalent quality assurance training.
• At least 2 years in a similar role in a food environment.
• 1 year in an SQF-certified or GFSI-compliant environment.
• Bilingual in French and English (written and spoken).
• Proficient with MS Office 365; ERP experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess compliance of raw materials, packaging, blends, and finished products.
• Support GMP inspections and pre-operational checks.
• Prepare COAs, production reports, and customer documentation.
• Calibrate scales and metal detectors; verify QC equipment.
• Conduct in-process inspections to ensure quality requirements.
• Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Maintain quality records in ERP system; support continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality control

Documentation

GMP inspections

ERP experience

MS Office

Analytical skills

Education

College diploma in Food Processing

SQF Practitioner certification

FDA PCQI training

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Hello, my name is Anthony Chacon, and I am a Recruitment Consultant at FED ManuTech, specializing in engineering, technical and manufacturing positions. I am currently recruiting a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for a food manufacturing company located on Montreal’s South Shore. If you have a background in quality assurance and enjoy working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to contribute directly to product quality, compliance and continuous improvement.YOUR MISSIONSYour RoleReporting to the quality department supervisor, you will assess the compliance of raw materials, packaging materials, blends and finished products. You will also support plant inspections, quality documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.Your main responsibilities will include:Evaluating raw materials, packaging materials, blends and finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards.Performing sensory assessments and quality checks in accordance with established procedures.Preparing production reports, certificates of analysis and customer documentation.Conducting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspections and pre-operational checks.Verifying the calibration of scales, metal detectors and other quality control equipment.Performing in-process inspections to ensure compliance with quality requirements.Supporting raw material and blend standardization activities.Training production employees on quality requirements and good manufacturing practices.Investigating non-conformances and customer complaints, documenting findings and ensuring appropriate follow-up.Contributing to continuous improvement, problem-solving and quality performance monitoring.Maintaining quality records and supporting product data updates within the company's ERP system.Working ConditionsLocation: Montreal South ShoreSalary: $26–$30 per hour, depending on experienceSchedule: Monday to Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Hours: 34 hours per week for the first few weeks, followed by 40 hours per weekWork arrangement: Full-time, on-site positionVacation: Competitive vacation policyBenefits: Group insurance partially paid by the employerRetirement: Retirement plan with employer contributionsPersonal time off: Personal leave policyAdditional perks: Complimentary hot beverages and discounts on company products.Interested in taking the next step in your quality assurance career within food manufacturing? Send me your application!YOUR PROFILEYour ProfileA college diploma in Food Processing and Quality Technology or relevant training in quality assurance.At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.At least 1 year of experience in an SQF-certified or GFSI-compliant environment.Professional proficiency in both French and English, written and spoken.Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.Strong computer skills; experience with an ERP system is an asset.SQF Practitioner certification or FDA-recognized PCQI training is considered an asset.You are organized, detail-oriented and comfortable working independently. You have strong observation skills, can manage competing priorities under pressure and collaborate effectively with different teams.Experience in food manufacturing is a strong asset.