Micro Lab Technician

2 days ago

Belleville, Ontario, Canada Ya Ya Foods Full time

About Truss Beverage Co, a subsidiary of Ya YA Foods:

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years' experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations in innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

  • Build a career, not just have a job
  • Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
  • Become part of a teamwork focused culture
  • Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reports to: Micro Lab Supervisor

Responsibilities:

  • Performs aseptic sampling and microbiological analyses of packaging materials, raw materials, and finished products according to standard methods to determine conformance to specifications.
  • Conducts pH testing of final products as part of commercial sterility testing
  • Conducts plant environmental swabbing, air monitoring, and water sampling based on pre-determined frequency and standard procedures

  • Participates in laboratory's internal and external proficiency testing.

  • Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the lab following the 5S principles.

  • Monitors performance of the laboratory equipment by following established in-house calibration schedule to ensure compliance to testing standards.
  • Prepares materials and culture media needed for microbial testing including growth promotion testing.

  • Assists in supply inventory and management. Advises supervisors of low stock inventory of supplies/materials.

  • Prepares samples and the corresponding documents when external testing is required.

  • Records results in timely manner and ensures completeness of reports /document following good documentation practices.
  • Communicates with all QC technicians, QA/QC supervisors regarding any issues that could affect product quality.
  • Participates in lab investigation for any non-conformances or out of specifications.
  • Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements etc.
  • Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Profile:

  • Post-secondary education in Microbiology, or related field is required
  • 1-3 years' work experience in Quality Control in food manufacturing is an asset
  • Able to lift 10kg (work requires repetitive lifting)
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment
  • Must be able to prioritize assigned duties and demonstrate flexibility
  • Excellent analytical laboratory skills, detail oriented ,and good problem-solving skill
  • Proficient in computer Microsoft Office applications
  • NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Why Join Us:

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30 years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.

*this job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization*

12 hour Continental shift rotation (Day and Night shifts)

84 hours biweekly

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