Job Description

Job Title:

Quality Control Technologist

Location:

- Belleville

About Us:

Welcome to Lactalis Canada - where we take pride in being recognized as one of 2025 GTA's Top Employers! As well as one of Forbes Canada, Top Canadian Employer for 2025! Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian's favourite dairy brands such as like Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings. In fact, we're proud to say our products grace the shelves of an incredible 94% of Canadian households!

With a 140-year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we're seeking like-minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter

About the opportunity:

The Quality Control Technologist position is responsible for maintaining food safety and quality standards. The role supports the production team in quality improvement initiatives, tracks, trends and reports customer feedback and production data. This position conducts plant inspections and performs environmental testing to ensure all established requirements are adhered to.

Please note this is an 8 month contract

The attributes we are looking for:

Provide quality key performance indicator (KPI's) results to the team in order to increase communication between departments, maintaining a high standard and focus on quality performance. Through cross functional collaboration establish root-cause(s) and determine necessary corrective action to support quality non-compliance issues. Manage customer feedback by tracking, trending and reporting results of complaints. Investigate and respond to customer complaints, reporting concerns to production, while supporting corrective actions. Promote the implementation of both corporate and site quality improvement initiatives to improve product quality. Complete Microbiological and Sensory analysis of finished products according to approved standard operating procedures to verify product compliance. Perform various quality management related tasks (example GMP audits, PCO program, Weight Control) to support/maintain our CFIA, HACCP accreditation, Parmalat Quality Management System, and GFSI FSSC program. Revise operating procedures and supporting documentation to adhere to company quality standards. Administer the plant's Environmental Monitoring and Water Quality programs (sampling, testing, recording and evaluating data) in compliance with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and/or Ministry of the Environment operational requirements. Perform administrative duties and maintain records, forms and database logs for historical information and auditing purposes.

What you will bring:

University or College degree in Food Science or related field.

Minimum two (2) to three (3) years' experience in a food manufacturing environment.

Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word , Excel, Access)

Working knowledge of business software SAP is an asset

Dedicated and results driven

Strong trouble-shooting skills

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Strong organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills

Strong communication skills are a key requirement (verbal/ written).

Intermediate knowledge of HACCP and Quality Management programs

What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following package for contract employees:

A Competitive Base Salary A Retention Bonus of 10% to be paid out at the end of the contract 8% vacation pay Health & Dental Benefits starting day 1 Learning and Development opportunities Potential for future full time permanent opportunities!

Our ESG commitment:

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our commitment to DEI:

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities.

Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team - confidentiality will be maintained.

Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Belleville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person