Quality Control Officer

Job Description

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Role:
Quality Control Officer

Location:

St. Marys, ON
Vacancy Type:
New Position

Get ready to Own critical quality assurance delivery as a Quality Control Officer at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of safe, high-quality feed in a sustainable way to a growing population.

Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

As a QC Officer, you will be responsible for executing in-process and finished product quality verification activities within a 24/7 manufacturing environment. You will conduct quality monitoring, sampling, testing, and product disposition activities to ensure compliance with regulatory, food/feed safety, and internal quality standards. Acting as a frontline quality resource for operations, you will identify, elevate, and help resolve product quality risks while ensuring adherence to CFIA, Feed Assure, and FSSC-aligned programs.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining product integrity, supporting continuous operations, and ensuring safe, quality products are delivered to our customers.

We're looking for a detail-oriented quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about food and feed safety. You are a strong communicator and problem solver who can work independently while collaborating effectively with operations and quality teams. You enjoy being hands-on, making real-time quality decisions, and continuously improving processes to support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

• Diploma/Degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Biology, or related field (preferred)
• Experience in feed, pet food, or food manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work in rotating shifts (days/nights, 7 days/week)
• Strong attention to detail, data integrity, and documentation accuracy
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment
• Computer proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Creative problem-solving and forward-thinking abilities
• Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs, climb ladders, and lift up to 55 lbs

• Lead quality execution at daily shift meetings
• Perform hourly line checks and monitor CCPs/OPRPs
• Conduct sampling for ingredients, finished feed, and environmental testing
• Prepare and ship external laboratory samples
• Monitor COAs and specifications in real time
• Execute hold/release processes including tagging, segregation, and system updates
• Support operators with quality deviation troubleshooting
  
  Manage retained samples and traceability
• Verify sanitation effectiveness, including ATP testing
• Provide off-shift support for urgent testing activities such as micro tracers and VOM analysis
• Collaborate with the QC Officer Lead to continuously improve QC processes
• Ensure consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and real-time quality decision-making in a 24/7 production environment

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world's largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you will receive

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 vacation days to start (tiered)

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day…