Quality Lab Specialist
2 days ago
**About Our Company**
Our products can be found under Private Label in local and national groceries, multi-unit restaurant operations, and other food manufacturers across the US and Canada. We supply a vast range of chef-created sauces and dressings for meal kits, frozen meals, restaurant entrees and salads and salad kits. Though you may not know Giraffe Foods yet, you certainly know our customers and have most likely already enjoyed some of our delicious products without realizing it.
Proud to be chosen as Canada’s Great Place to Work, Giraffe Foods boasts a strong leadership team and enjoys a mutually beneficial partnership with our global parent company Symrise, headquartered in Germany.
**The Position**
The Quality Lab Specialist is responsible for the daily monitoring, testing and approval of production batches along with coordinating daytime lab activities in support of the Quality team. This role is responsible to investigate the root cause of non-conformances and investigate the customer complaints. The Quality Lab Specialist ensures the adherence of all policies and procedures with respect to quality are maintained, and all non-conformances are reported to the FS- Lab Manager and FSQA Director.
**Key Accountabilities**
- Conduct analytical and sensory testing of production batches and food products ensuring finished goods meet established quality parameters.
- Maintain all Laboratory equipment including pH and Aw Meter and other related instruments along with their quality records. Ensure verification as required.
- Coordinate Lab organization / cleanliness; order supplies and ensure a safe work environment.
- Perform shelf-life analysis on new and existing products, Ingredients and issue shelf-life extensions as needed.
- Collect micro and retain samples during manufacturing process. Send samples to external laboratories and customers as required.
- Take lead in customer complaint investigations, internal batching non-conformance investigations and their subsequent follow-up monitoring & corrective actions.
- Initiate hold and release procedures complying with Giraffe’s food safety standards.
- Provide support for internal and external audits.
- Provide technical support to solve quality related problems in product development and manufacturing.
- Collect, maintain, analyze and interpret various Quality program KPI data in support of the Quality department’s goals and initiatives.
- Comply with Health & safety policies, reporting potential hazards and unsafe working conditions.
- Other duties as assigned by FS- Lab Manager and FSQA Director.
**Required Skills & Qualifications**
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in food industry related fields.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in the food laboratories or analytical monitoring activities in laboratory/manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) with effective investigational and technical writing skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
- Good understanding of food regulatory requirements in Canada and Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities simultaneously in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
**Benefits**:
- A competitive compensation package.
- An RRSP matching program
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, including an EAP program.
- Ample time off throughout the year
- Growth opportunities for career advancement
- Friendly and welcoming company culture
- Fun Company Events
We thank everyone for their expression of interest—and are truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying—but with the limitations of time only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Giraffe Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, pregnancy, age, disability/handicap, record of offences, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require accommodation measures during any _aspect of the recruitment process, we will work with you to address your needs. Information related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential._
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
**Experience**:
- food lab: 3 years (required)
- food manufacturing: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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