Quality Technician - 8 month contract

CO3100 Griffith Foods Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pregnancy/Parental/Compassionate Care 

Health and Group Benefits

Education reimbursement

Life event recognition and on the job

Generous defined contribution plan

Career development and growth

Annual wellness allowance

Annual incentive

Job summary

Griffith Foods is seeking a Quality Technician for an eight-month contract to join our Scarborough onsite lab. You will perform product testing, maintain records, calibrate equipment, and support QA activities under the Quality Manager.

The role focuses on ensuring quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance with precise documentation and safe work practices. The ideal candidate has a related degree or diploma and 1–2 years in a food manufacturing/QA lab setting, with GMP knowledge and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in a food manufacturing, quality assurance, laboratory, or food safety environment.
• Experience performing laboratory testing, maintaining quality documentation, and following standardized procedures.
• Knowledge of GMPs and food safety principles.
• Willingness to work onsite in Scarborough and support the required shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with Quality Manager on all relevant quality matters.
• Perform analysis on finished product samples to ensure they meet specifications. Some analysis of raw materials may be required.
• Issue proper laboratory records and provide results in the required format.
• Prepare reports, as required.
• Ensure accuracy of lab equipment by calibrating/verifying equipment as assigned.
• Prepares and standardizes lab reagents.
• Operates specialized lab instruments.
• Maintains and updates finished product standards.
• Troubleshoot analysis, equipment and production issues in QS lab and manufacturing areas, maintains proper documentation.
• Prepares technical reports.
• Perform Environmental Swabs, ATP Swabs, Pre-OP Inspections as required.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Problem Solver

Communication

Organization

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Diploma in related discipline

Job description

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Quality Technician - 8 Month Contract

LOCATION: Onsite in Scarborough, ON

SHIFT & HOURS: Monday - Friday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Hiring Hourly Rate: $26.00/hr (plus afternoon premium)

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Griffith Foods is hiring a Quality Technician to perform product testing, maintain laboratory records, calibrate equipment, conduct environmental monitoring, and support quality assurance activities. Working closely with the Quality Manager, you will help ensure products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory standards while maintaining accurate documentation and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with Quality Manager on all relevant quality matters.
• Perform analysis on finished product samples to ensure they meet specifications. Some analysis of raw materials may be required.
• Issue proper laboratory records (written and digital) and provides results in the required format.
• Prepare reports, as required.
• Ensure accuracy of lab equipment by calibrating/verifying equipment as assigned.
• Prepares and standardizes lab reagents.
• Operates specialized lab instruments.
• Maintains and updates finished product standards.
• Troubleshoot analysis, equipment and production issues in QS lab and manufacturing areas, maintains proper documentation.
• Prepares technical reports.
• Perform Environmental Swabs, ATP Swabs, Pre-OP Inspections as required.
• Support all areas of the business with product quality-related issues.
• Ensures safe work practices are followed.

Ideal Candidate

The Quality Technician position may be right for you if you:

• Detail-Oriented and take pride in maintaining accurate records, following procedures, and ensuring testing precision.
• Strong Problem Solver who enjoys investigating issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
• Communicate Effectively and can collaborate with team members across Production, Operations, and Quality functions.
• Adaptable and Organized and can effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Take Initiative and proactively contribute to food safety, quality improvements, and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in a food manufacturing, quality assurance, laboratory, or food safety environment.
• Experience performing laboratory testing, maintaining quality documentation, and following standardized procedures.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety principles.
• Willingness to work onsite in Scarborough and support the required shift schedule.

What will set you apart

• HACCP certification or working knowledge of HACCP programs.
• Experience conducting environmental monitoring and sanitation verification activities.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.

What We Offer

• Paid top-up for Pregnancy, Parental and Compassionate Care leave.
• Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods).
• Education reimbursement program.
• Life event recognition and on the job recognition.
• Generous defined contribution retirement plan.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Annual wellness allowance.
• Annual incentive.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply.

Equitable Employer

Griffith Foods is committed to fair and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

This role is affiliated to the Toronto, ON location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance of that location and will be required to come onsite to that location.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

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