Description
Do you have a passion for ensuring top-notch quality and food safety in every product? Do you have an eye for detail and a love of wine science? Quality Control Lab Technician could be the perfect opportunity for you. From inspecting and analyzing our products, processes and materials throughout all the production stages to monitoring of our essential effluent treatment system, our team members are essential to maintain and improve our high-quality standards.
Key Responsibilities / Duties :
- Analysis of samples
- Preparation and standardization of analytical reagents
- Inspection and testing of ingredients
- Inspection and testing of components
- Inspection and testing of production processes to ensure compliance to requirements
- Calibration and maintenance of instrumentation
- Monitoring and measurement of production processes for compliance to specifications
- Monitoring and measurement of the effluent stream and coordinating with Maintenance on system adjustments
- Reporting analysis in a timely manner to Laboratory Manager, Winemaker, and Production Manager as required
- Internal Auditing to monitor compliance to ISO9001 : FSMS, and QMS
- Complete paperwork of measurement and monitoring activities
- Reporting and documenting of activities and results
- Record keeping demonstrating compliance to QC standards
- Identify opportunities for improvement to quality in production packaging
- Investigation, troubleshooting and problem solving where necessary
- Maintaining the lab in a clean organized manner
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements :
Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in a technical / scientific field. (Chemistry, Microbiology or Food Science would be preferred)Strong commitment to quality with attention to detailResults orientated with an ability to prioritizeExcellent verbal and written communication skillsCandidate must be hands on, dependable, and self-startingGood problem-solving abilitiesAbility to understand and perform mathematical calculationsTeamwork and customer service skillsWorking knowledge with various computer software programs (Microsoft Office)Ability to work shifts / weekendsPhysically capable to lift up to 20kg periodicallyPhysically capable to spend most of the day walking / standingNot Required but Nice to Have :
Leadership skillsAdvanced ExcelInternal Auditor, HACCP, ISO9001, ISO17025, or other QMS FSMS qualificationsAdvanced microbiology knowledgeAdvanced knowledge of anaerobic effluent treatment processesFormal Continuous Improvement training (EG Lean or Lean Six Sigma)Strategic big picture thinkingWhat we offer :
Competitive salaryBenefits and Pension PlanProduct AllotmentAn organization that cares about Corporate Social ResponsibilityTuition reimbursementTraining & Development ProgramsAn opportunity to learn about the world of wineCompensation : $23.50 / hr
Apply now and be part of our quality-focused team!