Quality Control Technician [Bow Island, AB]

G.S Dunn; Bow Island; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dry mustard industry is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Technician to perform chemical and physical analysis of seed and finished goods. The role involves ensuring product quality through detailed testing and reporting, requiring strong analytical and laboratory skills. Candidates should have relevant certifications and training in food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of Food Safety, GMP, HACCP training.
• Experience with laboratory equipment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of incoming seed samples.
• Verify finished product samples against production reports.
• Report out of spec results to supervisor.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Laboratory Skills

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant certification or diploma in Quality Control or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

G.S. Dunn has been a key player in supplying quality dry mustard products globally since 1867. With a rich history rooted in providing innovative ingredient solutions, G.S. Dunn continues to expand into emerging markets and distribute products to over 100 countries across 6 continents.

Role Description

The Quality Control (QC) Technician will be responsible for chemical and physical analysis of incoming seed, intermediates as required, and finished goods on a daily basis.The QC technician will verify that results are within specification, and take corrective action and/or notify their supervisor in case of any deviation.

Essential Job Functions Summary

• Perform analysis of incoming seed samples
• Verify finished product samples against production reports to ensure the lab has received samples for all skids produced
• Create composite samples where required
• Perform chemical (including moisture, protein, fixed oil, volatile oil) and physical testing (grading) on samples, send samples to outside labs for testing that cannot be performed in-house
• Activities relating to Canadian Grain Sampling Program
• Report out of spec results to supervisor
• Send results of all analysis for product release
• Perform housekeeping duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Food Safety, GMP, HACCP training
• Familiarity with use of Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Quality Control and Quality Assurance skills
• Analytical Skills and Laboratory Skills
• Experience with laboratory equipment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in testing processes
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards
• Relevant certification or diploma in Quality Control or related field