Quality Control Lab Tech - Hamilton, Canada - Gay Lea Foods

Gay Lea Foods
Gay Lea Foods
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Hamilton, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Gay Lea Foods is a proud Canadian owned dairy food and beverage company with a robust portfolio that includes 7 established brands such as Gay Lea Butter, Nordica Cottage Cheese, Ivanhoe Cheese, Salerno Cheese and Hewitt's Dairy.

Our wide range of products are sold in Retail, Foodservice, Industrial, Co-pack and Export markets, developed and produced out of our 13 manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Alberta.

Delivering high quality and innovative products - from the consumer favourite Spreadables and North America's first Smooth Cottage Cheese, to Nothing But Cheese, an innovative snack made with 100% cheese, is what makes us market leaders in our categories.

Our grassroots approach to business is what guides our direction and differentiates us from our competitors.
Our employees inspire our culture of excellence and entrepreneurship.

We hire innovative and passionate professionals who know that greatness is achieved through people, partnerships, and acting with a business owner mindset.


Status:
Full-time, Contract (1 year)


Shift start:
Afternoon Shift - 4pm -12pm


Location:
Hamilton Plant


Job Scope:


Reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor, the scope of this position involves ensuring the production process meets superior food safety systems (HACCP) and quality standards from entry of raw materials into the facility, to the processing of goods, to shipment of finished product.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Conduct equipment and environmental swabbing
  • Perform line checks throughout the manufacturing and packaging process
  • Prepare samples, media and buffers used for daily analysis
  • Perform chemical and microbiological testing of dairy products
  • Generate test results with a high level of accuracy and reliability
  • Produce reports and computer data entry of various information for the purpose of maintaining accurate records
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and maintain cleanliness within the lab
  • Work closely with production staff in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, GMPs and related necessary training
  • Has complete authority to stop the manufacture of food if any unsafe conditions are encountered or the quality of the product might be compromised
  • Reports to the Manager/Supervisor, QC any issues or barriers encountered in the accomplishments of duties above
  • Complete tasks in a timely manner
  • Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications:


  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in the food industry
  • Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or Food Science
  • Knowledge of microbiological procedures and autoclaving techniques an asset
  • Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMPs and Food Security an asset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and problemsolving skills
  • Solid analytical skills and process improvement driven
  • Strong computer skills, including Windows and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Adaptable and flexible to work overtime hours, including weekends and the occasional day shift for coverage within the department as needed
  • Valid G License required a must; or reliable source of transportation for occasional travel to other plants as needed

COVID-19 Considerations:

Enhanced cleaning protocols are in place at all facilities.

For safety, all employees and visitors will continue to be required to wear a company-provided mask in all manufacturing and distribution areas at Gay Lea Foods.

Gay Lea Foods is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.
Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.
Wishing you all the best with your career search
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