Quality Technician, Night Shift

Vital Farms; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Quality Technician for the night shift in Manitoba, Canada. This role involves performing laboratory testing, training technicians, and managing safety protocols. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing setting and be comfortable with lab equipment. The position requires English proficiency and the ability to lift up to 60lbs. Join our team to help ensure product quality and safety processes are met.

Benefits

Shift differential of $3.00

Qualifications

• 1 year of quality experience in production/manufacturing.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Handwriting must be neat and legible.
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs.
• Ability to understand and operate lab equipment and generate complete/accurate records.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision.
• Adhere to all Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice policies.
• Perform testing in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical testing on raw eggs and finished products.
• Train new technicians and maintain lab equipment.
• Follow safety policies and maintain GMP's.
• Manage chemical inventory and pH levels.
• Perform audits of inbound, outbound, and raw materials.

Skills

Quality experience in production/manufacturing

English language proficiency (read, write, speak)

Ability to lift and move up to 60lbs

Understanding and operation of lab equipment

Computer literacy

Job description

Internal Job Posting
This posting is intended for current Vital Farms employees. If you are not an employee, please visit ourcareers page to view available opportunities and follow the appropriate application process.

Quality Technician – Night Shift!

• Week 1: 2 days on / 2 days off / 3 days on
• Week 2: 2 days off / 2 days on / 3 days off
• Shifts: 12 hour shifts
  • Day Crew - 6pm-6am
  • $3.00 Shift Differential

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Technician requires a general knowledge and understanding of laboratory testing procedures and functions, sanitation policies and procedures. Must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP'S) and work in manner consistent with all Corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements, along with other duties as assigned.

A Day as a Quality Technician at Egg Central Station

• Perform physical testing on raw eggs, finished product. Utilizing test results for products for packaging in accordance with customer or company specifications
• Train new technicians, calibration/maintenance of lab equipment, inventory/ordering of lab supplies and replacement parts, general housekeeping
• Follow safety policies as required by Vital Farms and maintain GMP's
• Manages hand washing station (soap dispensing and inventory) and footbaths
• Manages chemical inventory, dispenses, tracks utilization, and replaces chemical as needed
• Verifies and maintains pH levels on wash tanks.
• Titrates chemicals on egg and flat washer.
• Maintains egg waste, spills, and clean ups while adhering to plant cleanliness policies.
• Records and documents corrective actions
• This position would also perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Perform audits of inbound, outbound, raw materials, and other processes as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table

• 1 year of quality experience in production/manufacturing.
• Must be able read, write, and speak English.
• Handwriting must be neat and legible.
• You're able to frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs.
• Must have ability to understand and operate lab equipment and generate complete/accurate records.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision.
• Must have/develop a working knowledge of computers.
• Must also adhere to all Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice policies.
• Must perform testing in a timely manner to prevent production line downtime/processing delays

As set forth in Vital Farms - Current Crew Members’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.