Quality Control Lab Technician #2

Job Description

• Full Time Permanent – 42 hours a week – 12 hours shifts
• Work shifts : rotation of 15 days of Day Shift ( 7 am to 7 pm ) and then 15 days of Night Shift ( 7 pm to 7 am)
• Pharmaceutical or beverage experience required

Responsibilities

• Tests products at specified stages in the production process and records test data, applying Quality Control procedures and accurately documenting the results of the inspections and testing
• Responsible for monitoring the quality control of raw materials, product-in-process and finished product run during the shift
• Responsible for the full compliance of specific standards for product quality
• Direct communication with Production leads, Maintenance and Distribution Departments to ensure smooth flow of shift
• Collection of Microbiological samples
• Ensure samples, equipment, and any required chemicals are handled properly to avoid contamination
• Carry out other activities needed essential to the effective operation of Quality Control Department during the shift:

• Incubation, SAS & retained sample check
• Raw product testing
• Lab equipment calibration
• Bulk receiving
• Perform routine cleaning and calibration of laboratory instruments
• Ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly and accurately
• Perform work in safe and efficient manner
• Compliance with the Company’s Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP
• Comply at all times with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Compliance with the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Profile

• University degree or College diploma in Quality Control or related field is required
• Working experience with HPLC is required
• 1+ year QC experience is required, preferably in a low acid beverage manufacturing industry
• Excellent analytical laboratory skills, detail oriented
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment
• Must have good interpersonal skills and demonstrated problem solving skills
• Ability to evaluate production data (i.e. variances, efficiencies)
• Must be able to prioritize assigned duties, and demonstrate flexibility
• Knowledge of PC software: Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word is required

WHY IS THIS THE IDEAL JOB FOR YOU:

• Comfort to work in a stable & thriving company, with modern fully automated production lines and plenty of opportunities to develop your expertise / reinforce your skills
• YaYA Foods celebrates diversity in our workforce. We encourage different perspectives and a working environment that is supportive of all our people – where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her potential to the fullest. We gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process upon request
• Certitude to have weekends off every other week, so you can enjoy family time
• Guaranty to always have at least 2 days off back to back, so you can have sleep recovery
• Fairness of night shifts repartition by rotation, so you can maintain an active social life
• Compatibility of working hours with public transit service time (7:00 to 19:00 or 19:00 to 7:00), so you can commute easily
• Commuting only 3 days to 4 days a week for your full-time shift, decreasing transit & gas expenses, saving your hard-earned money

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS :

• Type of contract : Full Time Permanent – 42 hours a week – 12 hours shifts
• Work shifts : rotation of 15 days of Day Shift ( 7 am to 7 pm ) and then 15 days of Night Shift ( 7 pm to 7 am)
• Starting date : As soon as possible
• The position is based in Etobicoke, in Toronto West end (nearest major intersection is Gardiner Expressway & Kipling Avenue).
• Our site is served by two TTC transit bus lines, running 7 days a week, all day (12 min bus ride to Kipling subway, 15 min bus ride to Islington station).

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental Care
• Extended Health Care

Schedule:

• 12 Hour Shift

Experience:

• Quality Control: 1 year (Preferred)

Work remotely:

• No