January 16, 2024

Full-time

Lactalis Canada

A Dairy Processing Industry in Canada is hiring a Quality Technician with the following:

Responsibilities

Conduct screening and monitoring tests on raw milk upon receipt where applicable.
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.
Finished product sample collection according to the collection frequency as described in the procedure.
Perform packaging checks at start-up to make sure all information is correct and communicate any deviation or issues to the Production Supervisor/Manager where applicable. (New).

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.
Perform internal audits on various plant programs and support QSL and HACCP documentation management. Participate with the Quality Manager in implementing new standard requirements.
Organize and conduct a shelf-life evaluation of specified products.
Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of laboratory and plant analytical equipment.
Monitor the release of finished products and ensure the nonconforming product is not released by QSL program and procedures.

Organize, test and communicate test results for various product trials that require chemical or microbiological testing.
Participant in Health & Safety Program where applicable.
Perform 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.

Qualifications

Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in a dairy food lab.
Knowledge of analytical and microbiological testing concerning dairy food products and ability to problem-solve.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Organizational and time management skills.
Good communication skills.
Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Lotus Notes, and Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), as well as business systems such as SAP
Knowledge of HACCP, QSL and GMP policies and procedures.