Quality Packaging Technician

Labatt Breweries of Canada; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Labatt Breweries of Canada in St. John's is seeking a Packaging Quality Technician to ensure products meet Quality, Food Safety, Regulatory and Packaging standards on the production floor.

You will perform in-process testing, monitor packaging parameters, support HACCP, and lead continuous improvement projects while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance and Brewing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, food science, microbiology or any science field preferred.
• 2-3 years experience in production/manufacturing environment.
• Relevant and applicable experience in Quality control in a food production environment.
• Basic understanding of HACCP and Food Safety principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn technical processes, equipment, and systems quickly.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine in-process and finished-product testing in accordance with Quality programs.
• Monitor critical packaging parameters such as fill volume, package integrity, seams, dissolved oxygen, carbonation, pasteurization, coding, labelling and appearance.
• Verify packaging processes are operating within established specifications.
• Support HACCP, food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, document and escalate quality deviations and non-conformances.
• Support product holds, investigations and product release activities.
• Review Quality Control records and follow up on abnormalities.
• Lead Quality and continuous improvement projects.
• Provide real-time Quality support to Packaging operations.
• Investigate quality issues and help determine root cause.
• Analyze Quality and production data to identify trends and recurring problems.
• Participate in structured problem-solving activities such as 5-Why, Pareto and root-cause analysis.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Brewing to eliminate sources of variation.
• Follow up on corrective actions and verify their effectiveness.
• Coach and train frontline employees

Skills

Quality testing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, food science, microbiology or any science field

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY RANGE: $65,600 - $77,900+

• Actual base pay will depend and vary based on factors such as individual experience and skills of the applicant.

BONUS: Starting Bonus at Target $9,840

• Variable Compensation opportunities are contingent on individual performance and overall business results, pursuant to the Bonus Plan; listed amount are targeted values and not guarantees

VACANCY TYPE: This posting reflects a vacant position

LOCATION: St. John’s; 5 days/week in office

Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Packaging Quality Technician is a front-line Quality professional responsible for ensuring that products leaving the brewery meet established Quality, Food Safety, Regulatory and Packaging standards.You will spend significant time on the production floor working alongside Packaging teams, using data and technical knowledge to identify problems, prevent defects and improve processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Packaging Quality & Food Safety

• Perform routine in-process and finished-product testing in accordance with Quality programs.

• Monitor critical packaging parameters such as fill volume, package integrity, seams, dissolved oxygen, carbonation, pasteurization, coding, labelling and appearance.

• Verify packaging processes are operating within established specifications.

• Support HACCP, food safety and regulatory requirements.

• Identify, document and **escalate** quality deviations and non-conformances.

• Support product holds, investigations and product release activities.

• Review Quality Control records and follow up on abnormalities.

Quality Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Lead Quality and continuous improvement projects

• Provide real-time Quality support to Packaging operations.

• Investigate quality issues and help determine root cause.

• Analyze Quality and production data to identify trends and recurring problems.

• Participate in structured problem-solving activities such as 5-Why, Pareto and root-cause analysis.

• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Brewing to eliminate sources of variation.

• Follow up on corrective actions and verify their effectiveness.

• Coach and train frontline employees
  

Laboratory & Data Management

• Complete required laboratory and production-floor testing accurately and efficiently.

• Enter and maintain Quality data in LIMS and other systems.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, food science, microbiology or any science related field preferred

• 2-3 years expirience in production/manufacturing enviornment

• Relevant and applicable experience in Quality control in a food production environment

• Basic understanding of HACCP and Food Safety principles.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to learn technical processes, equipment, and systems quickly.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.

WHY LABATT

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.

REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?

Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.

AI DISCLOSURE

We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with scheduling interviews and managing screening times. We do not use AI to evaluate applicants or make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

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