Quality Lab Analyst

Mondelēz International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack food company in Ontario is seeking a Process Operator to operate and maintain equipment, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Candidates should have good analytical and problem-solving skills, experience with laboratory processes, and be able to work collaboratively in a diverse environment. Join the mission to lead the future of snacking while thriving in an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience operating machines with coaching.
• Familiarity with safety and quality standards.
• Ability to read and write, fluent communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and physical analyses with minimal supervision.
• Conduct process improvement testing to solve manufacturing issues.
• Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

IR Spectrophotometer

Gas Chromatography

pH Meter

Job description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

You independently operate and maintain at least one process, equipment or systems following autonomous maintenance (AM) standards and use your technical skills to improve line and/or system performance to meet business needs.

How you will contribute

You are a key ingredient in changing how the world snacks. With coaching, you will operate and maintain equipment to deliver on our safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability and morale targets. You will use execute all standard work processes on your equipment using AM (autonomous maintenance) and PM (progressive maintenance) standards and ensure that safety processes are observed, and that quality assurance activities are performed. You will understand the losses in their area and equipment and report them.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Operating machines with coaching
• Safety and quality standards for operating machines
• Reading and writing, and fluently conversant in the language of communication as appropriate to the site
• Collaborating well in a diverse work environment

More about this role

Nature and Scope

Responsible for performing the required chemical, physical and organoleptic analyses of raw materials, in-process goods and finished drug and confectionary products to ensure the materials meet corporate and government specifications. Performs the required analyses with minimum supervision. Reports any deviations and irregularities in analytical/laboratory procedures and results to supervisor.

Major /Essential Responsibilities (% of time for each wherever possible )

Performs required organoleptic, physical and chemical analyses of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products according to established/compendial procedures with minimum supervision.

Performs process control and process improvement testing to provide quick action and resolution of manufacturing problems to support the plant .

Performs testing of Natural Health products.

Provides the physical and/or chemical evaluation of complaint samples to support investigation of consumer and trade complaints.

Reports any deviations and irregularities in analytical/laboratory procedures and results to the supervisor following full review of methodology and results.

Provides input into the preparation of standard operating procedures for the Quality Services laboratory, as required.

Performs d aily calibration of lab equipment in accordance with established procedures.

Troubleshoots instrumentation and method problems .

Maintains compliance to all health and safety standards, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, Current Good Laboratory Practi ces and regulatory requirements .

Responsible for other duties, as required .

Knowledge and Skills

Skills

Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Able to prioritize effectively and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

Highly effective time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to work well independently and in conjunction with others.

Excellent organization and interpersonal skills

Strong c ommunication skills , both written and oral

Highly motivated and energetic

B e customer service focused

Demonstrates the 3 A’s, accountable, aggressive, adaptable.

Knowledge of Excel, Word, other Microsoft Office Programs a nd applicable laboratory software

Knowledge of SOPs and GLPs

Detail oriented with problem solving and instrument troubleshooting ability

Strong knowledge and use of automated laboratory instrumentati on such as, IR Spectrophotometer, Autotitrator , Karl F isher Water Tester, pH Meter, Gas Chromatography, Melting Point Apparatus and Refractometer

Effort

Physical Effort:

Work normally requires a low level of physical effort in bending, lifting, and manual dexterity.

Mental Effort:

Work normally requires a high level of mental effort in reading, creating written documentation, meeting deadlines, problem solving, handling multiple demands and repetitive tasks, amid constant interruptions and distractions.

Working Conditions

Generally works in a lab/ manufacturing plant environment with varying levels of noise and with the requirement to wear company mandated uniform/safety gear such as safety shoes, hair/beard net, lab coat, etc.

Obligations

It is expected that the Colleague will:

Work together with all your key stakeholders: line and functional. A key part of the individual performance review will be based on input from these stakeholders and other obligations.

Responsible for complying with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety Progra m (e.g. HACCP – Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), and other Quality Standards (GLPs, Health Canada , FDA etc.) as appropriate to job function.

Business Unit Summary

Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.

Job Type

RegularManufacturing coreManufacturing

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

You independently operate and maintain at least one process, equipment or systems following autonomous maintenance (AM) standards and use your technical skills to improve line and/or system performance to meet business needs.

How you will contribute

You are a key ingredient in changing how the world snacks. With coaching, you will operate and maintain equipment to deliver on our safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability and morale targets. You will use execute all standard work processes on your equipment using AM (autonomous maintenance) and PM (progressive maintenance) standards and ensure that safety processes are observed, and that quality assurance activities are performed. You will understand the losses in their area and equipment and report them.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Operating machines with coaching
• Safety and quality standards for operating machines
• Reading and writing, and fluently conversant in the language of communication as appropriate to the site
• Collaborating well in a diverse work environment

More about this role

Nature and Scope

• Responsible for performing the required chemical, physical and organoleptic analyses of raw materials, in-process goods and finished drug and confectionary products to ensure the materials meet corporate and government specifications. Performs the required analyses with minimum supervision. Reports any deviations and irregularities in analytical/laboratory procedures and results to supervisor.

Major /Essential Responsibilities (% of time for each wherever possible )

• Performs required organoleptic, physical and chemical analyses of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products according to established/compendial procedures with minimum supervision.

• Performs process control and process improvement testing to provide quick action and resolution of manufacturing problems to support the plant .

• Performs testing of Natural Health products.

• Provides the physical and/or chemical evaluation of complaint samples to support investigation of consumer and trade complaints.

• Reports any deviations and irregularities in analytical/laboratory procedures and results to the supervisor following full review of methodology and results.

• Provides input into the preparation of standard operating procedures for the Quality Services laboratory, as required.

• Performs d aily calibration of lab equipment in accordance with established procedures.

• Troubleshoots instrumentation and method problems .

• Maintains compliance to all health and safety standards, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, Current Good Laboratory Practi ces and regulatory requirements .

• Responsible for other duties, as required .

Knowledge and Skills

Skills

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Able to prioritize effectively and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Highly effective time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to work well independently and in conjunction with others.

• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills

• Strong c ommunication skills , both written and oral

• Highly motivated and energetic

• B e customer service focused

• Demonstrates the 3 A’s, accountable, aggressive, adaptable.

• Knowledge of Excel, Word, other Microsoft Office Programs a nd applicable laboratory software

• Knowledge of SOPs and GLPs

• Detail oriented with problem solving and instrument troubleshooting ability

• Strong knowledge and use of automated laboratory instrumentati on such as, IR Spectrophotometer, Autotitrator , Karl F isher Water Tester, pH Meter, Gas Chromatography, Melting Point Apparatus and Refractometer

Effort

Physical Effort:

• Work normally requires a low level of physical effort in bending, lifting, and manual dexterity.

Mental Effort:

• Work normally requires a high level of mental effort in reading, creating written documentation, meeting deadlines, problem solving, handling multiple demands and repetitive tasks, amid constant interruptions and distractions.

Working Conditions

• Generally works in a lab/ manufacturing plant environment with varying levels of noise and with the requirement to wear company mandated uniform/safety gear such as safety shoes, hair/beard net, lab coat, etc.

Obligations

It is expected that the Colleague will:

Work together with all your key stakeholders: line and functional. A key part of the individual performance review will be based on input from these stakeholders and other obligations.

Responsible for complying with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety Progra m (e.g. HACCP – Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), and other Quality Standards (GLPs, Health Canada , FDA etc.) as appropriate to job function.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging.

Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.

Job Type

RegularManufacturing coreManufacturing

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum

Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than80countries and are working to sell our products in over150countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.