Quality Control Technician

Grain Millers, Inc.; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Overtime pays

Night and weekend Premium

Incentive pays program

Company match RRSP program

The company supplied uniform andSafety

Sick & Vacation pay

Job summary

Grain Millers Canada is seeking a Quality Control Technician for our Yorkton, Saskatchewan facility. This permanent position involves preparing samples and conducting laboratory tests on raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

The role requires shift work (12-hour Modified shifts) including nights and weekends, knowledge of GMP and food safety, and the ability to work in a fast-paced grain processing environment with lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required; science background preferred.
• Experience in food processing or grain handling or a food lab.
• Familiarity with cereal grains and related products.
• Knowledge of GMP and food safety principles.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to visually or olfactorily detect off-spec products.
• Good math, analytical and mechanical skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced grain processing environment with grain dust.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Physically demanding environment lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and conduct lab tests to ensure food safety and quality.
• Perform vessel inspections and sample product lines.
• Assist in lab inspections and documentation, data entry and reporting.
• Adhere to OH&S and food safety requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 12

Science background preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Our Yorkton Facility is hiring a Quality Control Technician. This is a permanent position.This position requires shift work (12-hr Modified shift schedule), including Nights and weekend shifts.

ABOUT US:

Grain Millers is an international agri-business with interests in whole grain manufacturing, merchandising, Grain, and oilseed milling and other Value-added Manufacturing. We are one of the North America's premier Oat Milling companies that supplies customers both locally and globally. Our plants are located across North America with our Canadian headquarters in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for preparing samples and conducting laboratory tests on raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. You will be conducting vessel inspections, sampling product lines, and assisting in lab inspections. Documentation, data entry and reporting will be a regular task. All duties and responsibilities must be completed while ensuring compliance with OH&S and food safety requirements.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12. A background in science is preferred.
• Previous experience in food processing or grain handling or food lab.
• Familiarity with Cereal grains and their products
• Knowledge of Good manufacturing practices and food safety principles.
• Proficient computer skills including word, excel and outlook.
• Must have the ability to detect visually or by odour, off-spec products such as colour, shape, size, etc.
• Must have good mathematical and analytical skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good math, analytical and mechanical skills.
• Must be able to work in fast-paced grain processing environment with Grain and grain dust.
• Must be comfortable working at heights and confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment including lifting to 50 lbs.

Grain Millers Canada offers excellent salary and benefits in accordance with the current Collective Agreement. We also offer our employees:

• Quarterly Bonus
• Overtime pays.
• Night and weekend Premium
• Incentive pays program.
• Company match RRSP program
• The company supplied uniform and safety equipment.
• Sick & Vacation pay.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GMCC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including those from under-represented groups