Quality Control Technician

Gay Lea; Madoc; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Gay Lea is seeking a Quality role within the Quality department to oversee pre-operational inspections and ensure HACCP and SQF compliance from raw materials through finished product.

The incumbent will perform microbiological and chemical testing, generate accurate reports, maintain lab equipment, and work with production on sanitation, GMPs, and training. Weekend availability and own transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the food industry.
• Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or Food Science.
• Knowledge of microbiological procedures and autoclaving techniques.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, allergens, and food security.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer abilities using Word & Excel.
• Own transportation and ability to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples, media and buffers used for daily analysis.
• Perform chemical, microbiological and organoleptic testing of raw ingredients, work in progress and finished products.
• Generate test results with a high level of accuracy and reliability.
• Conduct product testing and complete environmental monitoring.
• Produce reports for internal and external customers.
• Computer data entry of various information for the purpose of releasing product for shipment and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and maintain cleanliness within the lab.
• Work closely with production staff in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, product quality, GMPs and related necessary training.
• Monitor and maintain the Quality, Food Safety and SQF systems.
• Has complete authority to stop the manufacture of food if any unsafe conditions are encountered or the quality of the product might be compromised.
• Reports to the Manager/Supervisor, QC any issues or barriers encountered in the accomplishment of duties above.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Maintaining and order necessary lab supplies.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Department: Quality

Reports to: Quality Supervisor

Status: Full-time

The pay range for the role is $45,500 to $75,900 plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and other perks and opportunities.

Reporting to the QC Supervisor, the scope of this position involves performing the pre-operational inspection, ensuring the production process meets superior food safety systems (HACCP) and quality standards from entry of raw materials into the facility, to the processing of goods, to shipment of finished product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare samples, media and buffers used for daily analysis
• Perform chemical, microbiological and organoleptic testing of raw ingredients, work in progress and finished products
• Generate test results with a high level of accuracy and reliability
• Conduct product testing and complete environmental monitoring
• Produce reports for internal and external customers
• Computer data entry of various information for the purpose of releasing product for shipment and maintaining accurate records
• Maintain laboratory equipment and maintain cleanliness within the lab
• Work closely with production staff in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, product quality, GMPs and related necessary training
• Monitor and maintain the Quality, Food Safety and SQF systems
• Has complete authority to stop the manufacture of food if any unsafe conditions are encountered or the quality of the product might be compromised
• Reports to the Manager/Supervisor, QC any issues or barriers encountered in the accomplishment of duties above
• Complete tasks in a timely manner
• Maintaining and order necessary lab supplies
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the food industry
• Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or Food Science
• Knowledge of microbiological procedures and autoclaving techniques
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, allergens, and food security
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficient computer abilities using Word & Excel
• Own transportation and ability to work weekends