Overview
Quality Control Lab Technician Jobs in Oliver, British Columbia, Canada at Arterra Wines Canada, Inc.
Location: Oliver
Description
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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 ISO
9001: 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 detail
Results orientated with an ability to prioritize
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Candidate must be hands on, dependable, and self-starting
Good problem-solving abilities
Ability to understand and perform mathematical calculations
Teamwork and customer service skills
Working knowledge with various computer software programs (Microsoft Office)
Ability to work shifts/weekends
Physically capable to lift up to 20kg periodically
Physically capable to spend most of the day walking/standing
Not Required but Nice to Have:
Leadership skills
Advanced Excel
Internal Auditor, HACCP, ISO
9001, ISO
17025, or other QMS FSMS qualifications
Advanced microbiology knowledge
Advanced knowledge of anaerobic effluent treatment processes
Formal Continuous Improvement training (EG Lean or Lean Six Sigma)
Strategic big picture thinking
What we offer:
Competitive salary
Benefits and Pension Plan
Product Allotment
An organization that cares about Corporate Social Responsibility
Tuition reimbursement
Training & Development Programs
An opportunity to learn about the world of wine
Compensation : $23.50/ hr
Apply now and be part of our quality-focused team!
Title: Quality Control Lab Technician
Company: Arterra Wines Canada, Inc.
Location: Oliver, British Columbia, Canada
Category: Manufacturing / Production (QA Specialist / Manager, Quality Engineering), Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Quality Control / Manager, Quality Technician/ Inspector, QA Specialist / Manager, Quality Engineering)
