Quality Control Technician

GreenMantra Technologies; Brantford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join GreenMantra Technologies as a Quality Control Technician in Brantford, where you will focus on ensuring product quality through detailed testing and collaboration across departments. This full-time, onsite role is perfect for individuals seeking entry-level positions with opportunities to learn and innovate in the sustainable materials sector. A strong technical background and excellent communication skills are necessary for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Science Technical Diploma, BSc, or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of related laboratory experience.
• Strong background in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Collect and test raw material samples for QC.
• Run analytical tests and document results.
• Investigate customer complaints and maintain lab safety.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Science Technical Diploma

BSc in a related field

Job description

You're Looking. We're hiring. Join our team.

GreenMantra Technologies is leading the way in utilizing waste plastic that would otherwise end up in landfills and pollute our oceans and manufactures it to create a specialty chemical/additive. These specialty additives are used to enhance the performance of asphalt for paving and roofing applications.

You will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organization that is committed to innovating and driving new solutions to create more sustainable avenues.

Together we can go farther, be better, and do good.

Position Objective:

The Quality Control Technician is an essential role within the Quality department. The position supports daily and strategic quality control functions that allow efficient production and delivery of certified products to the customer. The incumbent will have a significant amount of independent work and strong communication with the research & innovation, operations, procurement, and sales & marketing teams.

This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities:

• Collect raw material samples from company warehouses (within city limits) for QC testing.
• Perform testing and experiments according to established procedures and interpret test results.
• Compare results to established specifications and control limits and make decisions on sample performance and acceptance.
• Run testing of raw materials and products using various analytical equipment and techniques including, but not limited to, Brookfield Viscometer, Mettler Drop Point, Penetrometer, Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectrometer (FTIR).
• Document internal audits and other quality assurance activities.
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues.
• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system.
• Develop, recommend, and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare reports to communicate the outcomes of quality activities.
• Calibrate, validate, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Prepare and/or maintain necessary inventories of laboratory supplies.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe laboratory environment.
• Monitor quality testing protocols to ensure that all tests are performed according to established operating procedures.
• Work with and assist research, operations, sales & marketing, and engineering teams.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum Science Technical Diploma, BSc, or equivalent experience in a related field (e.g. Chemical Laboratory Technology, Laboratory Quality Control, Chemistry, or Polymer Science).
• A minimum of 1 year of related laboratory experience.
• Experience in plastics and/or chemicals processing/production is a strong asset.
• Adaptability to change and willingness to learn new procedures and techniques.
• Able to clearly communicate ideas, reasoning, and conclusions to a varied audience and productively interact with diverse personalities and backgrounds.
• Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints while maintaining a high level of work quality.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Strong background in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Safety conscience and professional.
• Must be able to work occasional weekends as needed to support business operations.

Join us at GreenMantra as we strive to create a workplace that values diversity, innovation, and continuous improvement. We welcome individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team dedicated to driving positive change. Please send your application directly to [e-mail] and identify the position title in the subject.

GreenMantra Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known to Human Resources.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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