Quality Control Technologist Jobs

Job Title: Quality Control Technologist

Location: Belleville, ON

About Us:

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Lactalis Canada is enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians with a diverse offering of dairy products such as Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings; our products are in 95% of Canadian homes! For over 140 years we’ve grown through innovation and a strong dedication to quality, and we’re looking for like minded individuals to keep that growth progressing by joining our team!

About the opportunity:

The Quality Control Technologist position is responsible for maintaining food safety and quality standards. The role supports the production team in quality improvement initiatives, tracks, trends and reports customer feedback and production data. This position conducts plant inspections and performs environmental testing to ensure all established requirements are adhered to.

The attributes we are looking for:

· Provide quality key performance indicator (KPI’s) results to the team in order to increase communication between departments, maintaining a high standard and focus on quality performance.

· Through cross functional collaboration establish root-cause(s) and determine necessary corrective action to support quality non-compliance issues.

· Manage customer feedback by tracking, trending and reporting results of complaints. Investigate and respond to customer complaints, reporting concerns to production, while supporting corrective actions.

· Promote the implementation of both corporate and site quality improvement initiatives to improve product quality.

· Complete Microbiological and Sensory analysis of finished products according to approved standard operating procedures to verify product compliance.

· Perform various quality management related tasks (example GMP audits, PCO program, Weight Control) to support/maintain our CFIA, HACCP accreditation, Lactalis Quality Management System, and GFSI FSSC program.

· Revise operating procedures and supporting documentation to adhere to company quality standards.

· Administer the 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 administrative duties and maintain records, forms and database logs for historical information and auditing purposes.

What you will bring:

· University or College degree in Food Science or related field

· Minimum two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment

· Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word , Excel, Access)

· Working knowledge of business software SAP is an asset

· Dedicated and results driven

· Strong trouble-shooting skills

· Ability to work independently and in a team environment

· Strong organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills

· Strong communication skills are a key requirement (verbal/ written)

· Intermediate knowledge of HACCP and Quality Management programs

What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:

· A Competitive Base Salary

· A Performance-Based Bonus System

· 4 Weeks of Vacation

· Benefits starting day 1

· A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%

· Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year

· A Volunteer Day to give back to your community

· Learning and Development opportunities

· A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/EOE

Bring Your Uniqueness to Grow Our Culture

We believe each and every individual within the organization provides value. When we encourage and include the voices of all diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we open doors to unforeseen growth and allow individuals to bring their full authentic selves to work. In order to celebrate the uniqueness of our people and the communities in which we operate, we are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive workplace that fosters real belonging for all.

Lactalis is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Please note Lactalis Canada does not request a credit check or conduct other background checks through the LinkedIn application process. If any of the foregoing is required, a Lactalis Canada employee will contact you after a Job Offer has been signed by you.