Production Technician (Laboratory)

The Production Technician (Laboratory) will perform laboratory testing safely and accurately, colligate test results, and maintain laboratory equipment and chemical supplies. They will provide operational assistance to the Production Department.

Requirements

• Perform all duties safely
• Comply with all government and corporate safety requirements
• Comply with regulatory requirements and customer audits including CFIA, HACCP, AIB and others
• Conduct laboratory tests on raw materials, in process and finished products using wet chemistry and analytical instruments
• Lead by example to ensure that safety culture is a natural part of the operations and continually strive for a zero-incident operation
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe workplace
• Record all analysis on appropriate log sheets
• Replenish chemical solutions as needed
• Monitor and report on laboratory inventories
• Conduct lab equipment calibrations
• Train new lab technicians/operators in performing required analysis
• Must properly setup and operate laboratory equipment effectively
• Must have good communication skills
• Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements