Q.C.Lab Tech-Qualified

Salary Range: CA $31.11 To CA $32.11 Annually

Who is Mother Parkers?
We are one of the largest tea and coffee manufacturers in North America, with a mission to create a better beverage experience for our customers. As a leading customer solutions provider to some of North America’s largest retailers and food service chains, we use state-of-the-art technology and new product innovation to help our customers grow their business and deliver superior products to their clientele.

Our team of coffee and tea experts are deeply passionate about what we do, proud of our 100+ years of business success, and excited about building a future with endless possibilities. Come join our team and work among the best, collaborate with high performers, and contribute to challenging work every day!

The Role:

This role ensures that finished goods and incoming materials meet quality standards.

What you get to do:

Evaluate finished goods to meet quality standards & specifications.

Collects & evaluate incoming materials and evaluates against quality standards & specifications.

Completes quality checks on finished cases and first production/qualification runs.

Releases finished goods that meet standards.

Performs or coordinates calibration and maintenance of testing equipment.

Conducts GMP & other inspections. Initiates follow up to deviations.

Maintains records documentation and finished product samples.

Collects samples for lab testing, customer samples and external lab testing.

Initiates quarantine process for out of specification materials and finished goods.

Develops and verifies standard operation procedures.

Conducts and evaluates microbiological programs.

Supports investigation on quarantine materials and finished goods.

Supports investigation of customer complaints.

Responsible to report food safety problems and/or quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate actions.

Supports food safety, quality, regulatory and customer audits.

Completes SQF, safety and other company initiated trainings.

What you bring to the role:

Strong communication, problem solving, written and verbal skills.

Able to work flexible hours (including overtime and periodic weekends).

Ability to handle multiple tasks and a physically demanding job in fast paced environment while maintaining accurate information & documentation.

Analytical aptitude.

Mechanical aptitude.

Takes initiative and is self-motivated.

Strong team player with food interpersonal, communication and team-working skills.

Ability to handle conflicts and provide resolutions.

Computer literate:
Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Ability to do product analysis (including though not limited to: oxygen, moisture, color, density, grind analysis)

Knowledge and understanding of Goods Manufacturing Practices.

What we offer you:

Competitive Total Rewards package – health benefits coverage on day 1, employer matched retirement savings plans, optional Health or Wellness Spending Accounts.

Employee discount program on our coffee and tea products.

Annual Safety Shoes Program – your safety is our #1 priority.

Tuition Assistance Program – we value continuous learning and self-development.

This posting is for an existing/new vacancy.

We use AI enabled tools to support parts of our selection process; however, every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our people.

While Mother Parkers welcomes all applications, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies or search firms. Only those candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Mother Parkers is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.