ADM
Lab Tech - Operator 1
Job location
Port Colborne · Canada
Job description
Position: Lab Tech - Operator 1
Location: Port Colborne, Ontario
Position Type: Operations
Compensation: $31.23/HR - Unionized
Pre-employment Requirement Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference check
About the position
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
Location: Port Colborne, Ontario
Position Type: Operations
Compensation: $31.23/HR - Unionized
Pre-employment Requirement Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference check
About the position
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Keeping safety a top priority in everything you do
- 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
- Prepare Certificate of Analysis for customers with accurate information in a timely manner;
- 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