Qc Technician - Kingston, Canada - Canada Royal Milk

Canada Royal Milk

Verified Company

Kingston, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About the Company

Canada Royal Milk is the only producer of infant formula in Canada, manufacturing quality products from Canadian cow and goat milk, ensuring the highest quality and nutritional value for our customers.

We are an international company with a multicultural workforce that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Our team members value and embrace different perspectives and new ideas.

What We Offer
The opportunity to build and grow a progressive company, competitive wages, and extended health benefits.

What We Look For
Curiosity, commitment to learning, and a winning mindset.

About the Role

Reporting to the QC Supervisor the Quality Control Production Line Technician is responsible for the administration of quality assurance functions as they relate to manufacturing and processing activities in order to ensure that Canada Royal Milk's products are made in compliance with the company and customer specifications and to meet and exceed regulatory requirements.

The Technician conducts routine testing, data collection, results analysis, record-keeping, monitoring of manufacturing processes and parameters, and takes corrective action as directed by the production/QA supervisor.

Job Requirements

Education:
Post-secondary science degree or diploma food science or relevant field is required

Experience:
Experience in food processing preferred

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts standardized tests on raw material and packaging to ensure compliance to specifications
Conducts in-process testing to ensure critical processing parameters are met
Conducts finished-product packaging testing to ensure finished product specifications
Collects and compiles data
Supports and participates in document completion, process reviews and audits
Performs data analysis and illustrate trends
Follows up with departments on non-conformance, corrective and preventive actions, and validation activities to ensure completion in a timely manner
Documents procedures and records such as CCP, critical limits, monitoring and deviation procedures or steps to be taken in the event of non-conformance
Ensures complete and accurate records of all testing and evaluations, including maintenance and verification for compliance to specifications
Conducts sensory evaluation of raw materials, in-process and finished products (e.g. taste, colour, odor, texture)
Undertakes regular hygiene and housekeeping audits
Cleans, sterilizes, calibrates and verifies equipment
Maintains highest possible housekeeping standards to prevent microbial contamination
Identifies, initiates and participates in continuous improvements
Performs all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner
Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), regulatory, health and safety, food safety, quality assurance, security and sanitation requirements
Other duties may be assigned

Working Conditions
Canada Royal Milk is a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week operation. Rotating shift work (12h shifts) is required. Shift patterns will include days, evenings, weekends, statutory holidays, and over-night work. Employees must be flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts.

As a dairy processor and infant formula manufacturer, CRM strives to exceed regulatory requirements for food safety, quality, hygiene, and good manufacturing practices.

All employees who enter the processing areas for any reason must comply with all food safety protocols in addition to health and safety best practices.

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment and include:

Standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, bending, reaching, twisting and other physically demanding tasks performed for virtually the entire shift (8 to 12 hours)
Lifting to 25 kg (55 lbs) frequently
Use of various chemicals (i.e. detergents and sanitizing solutions)
Possible exposure to dust, fumes, oils, unpleasant odors, noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable, occasional exposure to ambient temperatures above 28 Celsius and high humidity
Exposure to physical risks using standardized safety precautions and equipment, including, but not limited to slippery surfaces, working around high temperature equipment, heavy and repetitive lifting, etc.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Covid-19 Vaccination Policy

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: