Quality Technician

Description:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for working with production personnel to provide quality assurance
• Ensure Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards are maintained
• Coordinate and lead quality improvement projects
• Analyze micro, packaging brewing results and follow up as required
• Comply with environmental, health and safety policies
• Perform routine testing and analysis of brewing and packaging in-process samples and finished product for tests outlined in mandatory program
• Data-entry responsibilities for quality data into LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
• Responsible for equipment cleaning, maintenance and calibration
• Train and conduct audits to support understanding with operators on quality testing
• Provide data to troubleshoot Brewing and Packaging quality issues
• Review brewing and packaging Quality Control check sheets for any non-conformances and alert department as necessary

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in chemistry, food science, microbiology or any science related field preferred
• Relevant and applicable experience in Quality control in a food production environment
• Good communication, impact and influence skills
• Able to work under minimal supervision, as well as with a team.
• Desire to innovate and ability to ensure continuous improvement with regard to required duties and functions.
• Able to set priorities and work to meet pre-determined objectives.
• Proficient Computer skills (excel, word, outlook)
• Knowledge of HACCP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point) principles
• Able to work shift work

WHY LABATT:
As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.

BENEFITS:

• Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance, that can be flexed to fit your needs

• Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts

• Retirement plan with a generous company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future

• Personalized support through an inclusive family-forming benefit, and generous financial support/top-ups for parental leave

• Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more.

• An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees!