Job Description

Department:

Quality

Reports to:

Quality Supervisor

Status:

Full-time

Purpose:

Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, this position is responsible for day-to-day running of the lab including all required daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tests and calibrations and as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Conducts daily chemical tests, including pH, fat, moisture and salt Performs microbiological tests, for Coliform, E. coli, Staph, yeast and mold Performs all necessary equipment calibrations within the plant Conducts environmental testing, including air quality, water and equipment swabs Performs lab documentation in a timely and accurate manner Cleans, prepares and maintains laboratory equipment Maintains a clean and safe lab area at all times Conducts daily GMP inspections Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Post-Secondary education in Food Science, Microbiology or related discipline Minimum 2 years of experience in the food industry Understanding of CFIA regulations and FSEP/SFCR requirements is an asset Experience with MS office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook) Ability to work off shift, various hours and some weekends

Gay Lea Foods is a proud Canadian-owned dairy food and beverage company with a robust portfolio that includes 7 established brands such as Gay Lea Butter, Nordica Cottage Cheese, Ivanhoe Cheese, Salerno Cheese, and Hewitt's Dairy. Our wide range of products are sold in Retail, Foodservice, Industrial, Co-pack, and Export markets, developed and produced out of our 13 manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Alberta.

Delivering high-quality and innovative products - from the consumer favourite Spreadables and North America's first Smooth(TM) Cottage Cheese, to Nothing But Cheese(TM), an innovative snack made with 100% cheese, is what makes us market leaders in our categories. Our grassroots approach to business is what guides our direction and differentiates us from our competitors.



Our employees inspire our culture of excellence and entrepreneurship. We hire innovative and passionate professionals who know that greatness is achieved through people, partnerships, and acting with a business owner mindset.

For more about us visit:

http://www.gaylea.com



Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.



Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.



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