Quality Assurance - QA​/QC Operator, Quality Technician​/ Inspector

Location: Port Colborne

Job Description

Operations – Port Colborne, Ontario

Help Us Shape the Future of Nutrition

Location:

Port Colborne
Position Type:
Full-Time, Hourly - $31.23/$32.67 - Unionized
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rate with comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and retirement plan

About the Role

ADM Milling Co. is actively searching for a knowledgeable and self-motivated quality control laboratory technician (Operator
1) with a food science background to join the team in Port Colborne, Ontario. This position reports to the Quality & Food Safety Manager. The incumbent will perform routine quality control testing of all incoming raw materials, in process samples, and finished products to ensure the product meet the quality specification, maintain accurate and complete test records, investigate and troubleshoot as problems arise and communicate quality information effectively both internally to the team and externally to the customers when required.

When not working in the Laboratory, the incumbent will be responsible for sanitation duties in the Mill.

What You’ll Do

Keeping safety a top priority in everything you do

Relieving Lab techs when on vacation or sick

Complete sanitation duties in the Mill when not relieving in the Lab

Monitor and ensure compliance with all health & safety, food safety, environmental, and GMP rules, regulations, and policies

Perform all required lab tests on a wide variety of wheat, flour, and bakery mixes adhering to detailed laboratory procedures

Document and interpret test results accurately, enter results using a computerized data system, maintain records, and monitor for trends

Monitor test result conformance to specifications and initiate investigation and corrective actions as needed, make sure any non-conforming product is identified and placed on hold

Conduct positive release to ensure finished products meet customer quality specifications

Communicate effectively with other departments, management, and employees including notifying appropriate teams when non-conformances and/or concerns arise

Utilize root cause analysis thought process, maintain a proactive approach, and support sustainable solutions

Utilize continuous improvement mindset, actively participate in identifying and correcting opportunities to improve processes including participation in the creation and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions

Retain samples of tested products in order to confirm test results and rotate them when necessary

Prepare chemical reagents for analytical tests and monitor chemical and other lab supplies’ inventories

Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format and completed with all required information

Monitor, operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment

Follow QMS and GMP’s to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area and ensure audit ready status at all times

Attend and practice all required health & safety and quality & food safety training

All other duties required

What You Bring

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proven ability to multi-task, while prioritizing and coordinating daily tasks

Possess qualities of motivation, punctuality, and good attendance

Must be able to work in a team environment and act independently with minimal supervision;

Proficiency in MS Office and basic PC

Education and Experience

Must possess a post-secondary education

Experience with testing cereal grains, AACC methods, Farinograph, Amylograph, Falling Number Machine and NIR are an asset

Must have management or lead hand experience

Must have working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and other Quality and Food Safety Policies

What’s in It for You

Paid training and ongoing professional development

A supportive, inclusive workplace that values your growth and well-being

The opportunity to contribute to a global mission that truly makes a difference

Other Requirements

Must pass pre-employment medical and reference checks

Regular, reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime as needed

Commitment to ADM’s Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Relocation…