Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- Master's degree
- or equivalent experience
- Agriculture, general
- Food science
- Food technology and processing
- Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences, other
Experience
Experience an asset
Work site environment
- Noisy
- Odours
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Advise supervisors of ingredient or product deficiencies
- Take samples of products at various stages of processing
- Examine ingredients or finished products to ensure conformance to company standards
- Conduct routine tests for product specifications
- Grade and label raw materials or finished products
- Visually inspect products for quality
- Sample products, perform tests and record data
- Maintain test result reports
- Inspect finished and pre-finished products
- Examine products for defects and to ensure adherence to quality standards
- Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
- Complete inspection and test reports
- Check and monitor product quality
- Food safety/handling skills
- Examine produce for quality and prepare for market
- Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
- Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports
- Direct quality control inspections
- Ensure that previously noted defects have been corrected
- Interpret test results
Experience and specialization
Technical experience
- Sampling
- Chemical analysis
Area of work experience
- Analysis
Area of specialization
- Testing
- Food chemistry
- Analytical chemistry
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Team player
- Time management
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
