New job Quality Assurance Technician in Newfoundland and Labrador

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

A BETTER FUTURE

Everything begins with passion, a legacy from the Saputo family, which offered tasty and quality cheeses to its community. Today, after more than 65 years, the company employs thousands of dedicated employees, proud of their role, who work day after day to deliver quality products to customers and consumers.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Ensuring the well-being of our employees is our priority. We offer attractive working conditions and benefits to our employees and their families:

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

SUMMARY OF TASKS:

Our Mount Pearl Milk Plant has an opening for a full-time lab technician. This position is responsible for the quality control of the products by performing raw and finished product testing according to the quality program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily lab sampling; performing analysis of product (chemical & microbiological);
Ø Monitoring and enforcing on-line quality checks during production;
Ø Conducting environmental testing;
Ø Assisting in the implementation of policies and procedures relating to HACCP and GMP’s;
Ø Responsible for the cleanliness and mechanical condition of all laboratory equipment;
Ø Communicating effectively any issues with all levels of production;
Ø Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ø Post-secondary education in a related discipline;
Ø One year of experience in microbiology and Quality Control
Ø Proficient in computer application (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
Ø Attention to accuracy and detail;
Ø Ability to demonstrate analytical and organizational skills.
Ø Must have the ability to work unsupervised
Ø May have to work weekends and extended hours

Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in Canada, please click here. ( http://saputo.com/en/our-products/canada-sector )

Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day!

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