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

Description

Job Title:
Quality Technician -
Contract Location: 490 Gordon Street, Winchester, Ontario, K0C 2K0

Contract:

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.

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.
screening and monitoring tests on raw milk upon receipt where applicable.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following package for contract employees:
~ Dental Benefits starting day 1
~ for future full time permanent opportunities

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.

Note:
Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn.