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Operations – Port Colborne, Ontario

\ 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

Education and Experience

What’s in It for You

Other Requirements

Relocation assistance is not available

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support all aspects of your well-being, including :

Additional benefits include

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We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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