Laboratory Technician jobs in Saskatchewan

Position Summary

The Quality Control Technician plays a critical role in ensuring food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence throughout all stages of manufacturing. This position is responsible for monitoring production processes, conducting inspections and testing, verifying sanitation effectiveness, maintaining quality records, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The Quality Control Technician works closely with Production, Sanitation, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Operations teams to ensure products consistently meet company specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations while promoting a culture of food safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

Food Safety & Quality Assurance

• Ensure implementation and compliance with the company's Food Safety and Quality Management Systems- GFSI Safe Quality Food
• Monitor and verify adherence to GMPs, HACCP programs, Preventive Controls, allergen management programs, sanitation standards, and food safety policies.
• Conduct routine inspections of raw materials, packaging materials, work-in-process products, and finished goods.
• Perform product testing and evaluations, including physical, chemical, microbiological, and sensory assessments.
• Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs), quality checkpoints, and preventive controls throughout production.
• Conduct pre-operational, operational, and post-operational inspections of production equipment and processing areas.
• Verify sanitation effectiveness through inspections, ATP testing, environmental monitoring, and sanitation verification activities.
• Support traceability exercises, mock recalls, corrective actions, product holds, and food safety investigations.
• Ensure all food safety and quality concerns are communicated promptly and effectively.
• Conduct routine production line inspections to verify compliance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Complete quality checks and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review production records, quality documentation, and verification records for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate quality assurance records, inspection reports, testing results, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain document control for quality policies, procedures, work instructions, forms, and records.
• Support audit preparation and regulatory compliance activities.
• Ensure all records meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Production, Sanitation, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Operations teams to achieve food safety and quality objectives.
• Communicate observations, concerns, and recommendations proactively.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable workplace culture.
• Support special projects, facility initiatives, and strategic company objectives as assigned.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve food safety systems, quality programs, operational efficiency, and compliance processes.
• Participate in process improvement projects and line enhancement initiatives.
• Support initiatives that reduce waste, improve product consistency, and strengthen operational performance.

Safety & Risk Management

• Champion a culture of employee safety and food safety.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations, company policies, and safe work practices.
• Promote proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participate in workplace inspections, risk assessments, and safety observations.
• Report and assist in investigating quality, food safety, and workplace safety incidents.
• Actively support risk management activities related to customer satisfaction, food safety, quality, and brand protection.

Education & Qualifications

Education

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Quality Control, or a related science discipline.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience working within HACCP, GMP, Preventive Controls, and food safety systems.
• Experience conducting quality inspections, product testing, and quality documentation.
• Familiarity with CFIA regulations, food manufacturing standards, and customer quality requirements.
• Experience supporting audits, corrective actions, environmental monitoring, and sanitation verification programs is considered an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn, teach others, and lead by example.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform inspections for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in food manufacturing environments with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Ability to wear required PPE and perform inspections within active production areas.

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person