Laboratory jobs in Halifax, NS

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Dartmouth Milk Plant

Temporary Part-Time Laboratory Technician

A BETTER FUTURE

Everything begins with passion, a legacy from the Saputo family, which offered tasty and quality cheeses to its community. Today, after more than 65 years, the company employs thousands of dedicated employees, proud of their role, who work day after day to deliver quality products to customers and consumers.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Ensuring the well-being of our employees is our priority. We offer attractive working conditions and benefits to our employees and their families:

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

You'll discover a stimulating atmosphere that fosters your professional growth in a clean and safe environment. Reporting to the Supervisor, Quality, the quality assurance technician is responsible for the quality control of the products by performing raw and finished product testing according to the quality program.

Schedule: Weekend shift work, total of 26 hours per week guaranteed.

Salary/Hourly: $29.25 Per Hour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors adherence to GMP’s in the plant, and participates in HACCP program
• Collects samples of ingredients, raw materials, line, finished products and others as required
• Follows the Laboratory Quality Program and contributes to its implementation
• Performs ingredient, packaging or product QC holds when needed
• Contributes to proper laboratory cleaning and housekeeping as required
Other duties as assigned
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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in a related discipline;
• One year of experience in microbiology and Quality Control
• Proficient in computer application (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Attention to accuracy and detail;
• Ability to demonstrate analytical and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to work unsupervised

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.