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Company Overview

Lactalis Canada Inc is a leading Canadian dairy company with over 140 years of heritage. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians by producing nutritious and delicious dairy products. Our iconic brands, including Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, and Astro, reflect our commitment to quality and innovation.

Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Part Time Laboratory Technician to join our team at our Toronto facility which produces yogurt. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the quality and safety of our dairy products through rigorous testing and analysis. Your contributions will directly support our mission of delivering exceptional dairy products to consumers across Canada.

As a member of the Quality Team the Laboratory Technician is responsible for all aspects of product testing and monitoring of production environment quality to ensure that products meet food and quality specifications. Duties are performed through the use of equipment, auditing techniques, inspection, and testing method. In addition, responsible for HACCP and QSL program support, CCP verification, and documentation management.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform packaging checks at start up to make sure all information are correct and communicate any deviation or issues to Production Supervisor/Manager where applicable.
• Conduct screening and monitoring tests on raw milk upon receipt where applicable.
• 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.
• Organize and conduct shelf-life evaluation of specified products.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of laboratory and plant analytical equipment.
• Organize, test and communicate test results for various product trials that require chemical or microbiological testing
• Monitor the release of finished product and ensure nonconforming product is not released in accordance with QSL program and procedures.
• Perform administrative duties such as maintain records, forms and logs including computer databases, and performing regular inventory checks and providing the Quality supervisor/Manager with a list of required supplies.
• Participant in Health & Safety Program where applicable.

Requirements

• College diploma or university degree in Food Science.
• Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in a dairy food lab.
• Knowledge of analytical and microbiological testing with respect to 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, Office 365, Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), as well as business systems such as SAP.
• Knowledge of HACCP, QSL and GMP policies and procedures.
• Main shift will be 6.00 PM to 2:30 AM Monday to Friday or 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM Monday to Friday. This position will require vacation coverage for all shifts.

Please note that this is a part time opportunity. For the successful candidate in this position there is potential for a full time opportunity (12-hour shifts) in the future.

If you are passionate about quality in the dairy industry and want to make a difference, we invite you to apply today and become part of our dedicated team at Lactalis Canada Inc!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Work Location: In person