Quality Assurance Technician - Arthur, Canada - Walker Industries - Walker Environmental Group

Walker Industries - Walker Environmental Group

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Arthur, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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About Walker

Walker Industries, a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operates from its base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States.

We employ more than 1,200 people in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries.

Growth and transformation are a natural part of our business and our employees evolve with us.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician at our Walker Compost & Packaging Facility in Arthur, ON.

Under the direction of the Quality Assurance & Control Manager for Environmental, this position will be responsible for finished compost sampling, performing physical and chemical testing of bulk density leaf and yard waste, and some lab reporting.

The Quality Assurance Technician will also perform quality assurance and control duties, while ensuring that all work is in compliance with applicable environmental regulations and Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs).

Key Responsibilities:

Performing tasks in the areas of sample collection/preparation, resampling, and chemical analysis.
Laboratory maintenance, entering data from lab reports, ordering/purchasing lab and general supplies.
Overseeing curing piles to identify when piles are ready for sampling.
Testing and recording physical and chemical properties such as moisture, pH level, temperatures and porosity.
Providing insight into and interpretation of results, collecting data where required and generating data for reports.
Complying with all regulatory requirements (Ministry of Environment) and Company policies/procedures as they pertain to this position.
Assisting in the development and maintenance of Safe Work Procedures.
Maintaining legible and detailed records (manual and electronic).
Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

College diploma or university degree in a related field such as biology, chemistry or environmental science/management.
13 years experience in a laboratory and production setting and/or operation of a process manufacturing facility, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to communicate effectively, in oral and written form.
Ability to understand technical manuals and scientific terminology applicable to operation.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must be able to work independently as well as in a group environment as part of a team.
Must be capable of lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.
Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Must possess a valid Driver's License.

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