Quality Inspection Technicians - Winchester, ON, Canada - Lactalis Canada

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Quality Technician Location: 490 Gordon Street, Winchester, Ontario, K0C 2K0

Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian's favourite dairy brands such as like Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings.

With a 140-year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we're seeking like-minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter.

As a member of the Quality Team the Quality Technician is responsible for all aspects of product testing and monitoring of production environment quality to ensure that products meet food and quality specifications.

Duties are performed through the use of equipment, auditing techniques, inspection, and testing method.

Perform analytical and microbiological, chemistry, and sensorial testing and analysis of in-process and finished product samples according to approved standard operating procedures.

Record and evaluate test data and notify the Quality Supervisor of any deviations from the prescribed product specifications.
Conduct root cause analysis and determine the necessary corrective action.
Conduct screening and monitoring tests on raw milk upon receipt where applicable.

Perform packaging checks at start up to make sure all information are correct and communicate any deviation or issues to Production Supervisor/Manager where applicable.

Finished product sample collection according to the collection frequency as described in the procedure
Participate with Quality Manager in implementing new standard requirements.

Perform plant's Environmental Monitoring and Water Quality programs (sampling, testing, recording and evaluating data) in compliance with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and/or Ministry of the Environment operational requirements.

Organize, test and communicate test results for various product trials that require chemical or microbiological testing.

Perform administrative duties such as maintain records, forms and logs including computer databases, and performing regular inventory checks and providing the Quality supervisor/Manager with a list of required supplies.

College diploma or university degree in Food Science
Two (2) to three (3) years' experience in a dairy food lab
Knowledge of analytical and microbiological testing with respect to dairy food products and ability to problem solve
Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), as well as business systems such as SAP
Knowledge of HACCP, QSL and GMP policies and procedures

Performance-Based Bonus System
Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
Volunteer Day to give back to your community
commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission.

We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities.

If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

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