Quality Inspector

Job title: Quality Inspector

Location: Oshawa, Ont

Schedule: Monday to Friday

About Us:

Welcome to Lactalis Canada – where we take pride in being recognized as one of 2025 GTA's Top Employers! Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian’s favourite dairy brands such as Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheese strings. In fact, we’re proud to say our products grace the shelves of an incredible 94% of Canadian households!

With a 140-year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we’re seeking like-minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter.

About the opportunity:

The Quality Inspector is responsible for the inspection of products to ensure they meet established quality standards. Inspections are completed through visual and physical testing. The role works closely with manufacturing plant and distribution center.

The attributes we are looking for:

• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Conduct product inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Document and communicate inspection results.
• Gather samples for testing and analysis, or for shipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Perform work within specification of production and quality documentation to ensure product quality and food safety.
• Perform physical tasks such as standing and walking for prolonged periods, and repetitively lifting and transferring materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintain general housekeeping of the work area, including set up and operation of the work area.

What you will bring:

• Secondary/High school diploma.
• 2-3 years experience in quality control or a related field within food manufacturing is preferred.
• Previous experience in a warehouse environment, including reach truck operation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Knowledge of SAP would be considered an asset.
• Ability to apply standards and follow procedures and training materials accurately.
• Proven initiative, experience, and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining focus on tasks when monitoring product or material attributes.

This job description is intended to summarize the overall level of responsibility of the job and is not an exhaustive list of all the duties performed.

What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:

• A Competitive Base Salary
• A Performance-Based Bonus System
• 4 Weeks of Vacation
• Benefits starting day 1
• A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
• Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
• A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
• Learning and Development opportunities
• A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility