Quality Lab Technician (Temporary)
Ardent Mills•Mississauga, ON
•Onsite
About The Position
As Quality Technician, you will be responsible for accurate performance and communication of all laboratory tests to determine wheat/flour quality and verify finished product meets customer, regulatory and Ardent Mills requirements. You will also maintain and calibrate lab equipment to ensure accuracy of testing.
Requirements
- College diploma or equivalent
- Basic skills with computer applications, to include Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to learn and use new computer programs
- Familiarity with lab environment or knowledge of lab techniques
- Must be able to read, interpret instruction and technology and communicate effectively in English
- Must be willing to work alongside your team including long days, on rotating or varying shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends) as well as overtime or holiday work
- Must be authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship now and in the future
- All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing of a pre-employment background check
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in the Science field (preferably Food Science)
- Proficiently perform analytical laboratory techniques using basic lab tools: scale and balance, micropipettes, desiccators, burettes, calculator, etc.
- Job requires learning and using the following procedures and other instruments as required: Falling Number, Farinograph, Particle Size, Mycotoxin testing, NIR scans, ash and moisture analyses.
- Knowledge of food safety requirements (PRP’s, HACCP, PCQI certification)
- Flour or food production quality experience
Responsibilities
- Perform wheat/flour quality analysis in all areas within required parameters of certification program and customer specifications
- Proficiently perform analytical laboratory techniques using basic lab tools
- Perform routine maintenance and calibration of lab instruments
- Communicate results to customers and operation teams using appropriate computer software
- Data entry for paperwork generation and record keeping
- Acting as a front-line leader, positively influencing operator behavior and reporting and acting on quality and food safety concerns
- Provide back-up to Quality Manager and lab team
- Any other duties as assigned by management
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
