Quality Assurance Technician​/Inspector Plastics

Position: Quality Assurance Technician / Inspector Plastics
Location: Dufferin County (Shelburne)

Quality Assurance Technician / Inspector Plastics
Shelburne, ON, Canada

At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, we are building more than products. We are building careers with purpose. As a proudly Canadian, family-owned leader in sustainable manufacturing, we transform 100% recycled plastic into innovative solutions used across North America. Sustainability is not just something we talk about; it is built into everything we do.

We move fast. We solve problems. We take pride in doing meaningful work that makes a real impact. We invest in our people, promote from within, and create real opportunities for growth across our organization.

If you are someone who rolls up your sleeves, thinks creatively, and is ready to grow with a company that is redefining sustainable manufacturing, this could be your next move.

POSITION SUMMARY
Blue Mountain Plastics Recycling is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician / Inspector to support quality control operations within our rPET recycling facility. This role ensures finished rPET flakes meet internal, customer, and regulatory specifications.

As a QA Technician/Inspector you can expect:

Excellent Hourly Wage Starting at $25.24

Wage Increase after 3 Months

12-Hour Continental Nights

Company Paid Life Insurance, Health, and Dental Benefits

RRSP Company Match

On the Job Training

Uniforms

Safety Shoe Allowance

Clean and Safe Work Environment

Teamwork

Continuous Skills Development

Employee Referral Program

Key Responsibilities:

Perform flake quality testing including contamination identification and PPM calculation.

Conduct flake bake tests, pH differential tests, moisture testing, IV testing, metal detection verification, and flake sizing tests.

Calibrate and verify QA equipment including pH meters and Sesotec Flake Purifiers/ VARISORTS.

Accurately record QA results in Data Management Systems and QA logs.

Identify non-conforming material, initiate retests, and place material on HOLD when required.

Communicate quality issues to Production Supervisors and QA leadership.

Maintain QA lab cleanliness and follow all safety and PPE requirements.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in QA, manufacturing, or laboratory environments

Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Basic computer and data entry skills

Preferred:

Plastics, recycling, or polymer experience

Laboratory or chemical testing experience

Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.