food processing quality control technician

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma.

Tasks:

• Conduct or assist in air and water quality testing.
• Conduct tests and analysis using other physical and chemical separation techniques.
• Operate laboratory apparatus.
• Compile records for analytical studies.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• MS Office.
• Assist in developing programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards .
• Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis.
• Conduct safety training programs.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association.
• Safe quality foods (SQF) Certificate.
• Food Safety Certificate.

Analytical techniques:

Sampling.

Computer and technology knowledge:

MS Excel.

Area of work experience:

Quality assurance and control.

Type of industry experience:

Food and beverages.

Specialization or experience:

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge.

Area of specialization:

Food chemistry.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• Sitting.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Physically demanding.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Gloves.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Morning.
• Night.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Night shift premium.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Other benefits.
• Parking available.
• Wellness program.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.

Support for Indigenous people:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.

Supports for visible minorities:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.