Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Canadian Springs (PWNA)

Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Come join a dynamic team where you can evolve in a collaborative and inspiring workplace! A family atmosphere, a paycheck every two weeks, deposited directly into your account and many benefits!

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount on water and other products

We are currently looking for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician in our Truro, NS plant.

Responsibilities :

• This position is responsible for performing quality checks to ensure conformity of Company water products.
• Accurately perform assigned QA testing, source testing, and sanitation checks of products, raw materials and supplies at prescribed frequency.
• Monitor quality assurance parameters and GMP compliance; testing shall be accomplished in compliance with local, state, federal and company policies and procedures.
• Conduct visual and physical plant inspections in accordance to HACCP & ISO standards/requirements.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records, completing all required documentation of laboratory samples and testing results.
• Maintain testing schedule of water/product samples for quality and composition.
• Thoroughly communicate any test results outside of standard specifications to management
• Ensure accuracy of calibration of equipment on a regular basis.
• Extra duties including periodically working on the production line if and when required.

Requirements :

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent industry laboratory experience.
• Working knowledge of water processing, chemistry, microbiology, reverse-osmosis, filtration, de-ionization, water softening, fluid metering and monitoring devices.
• Ability to understand, interpret and record testing procedures.
• Solid decision making skills; good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency while maintaining safety standards.
• Solid computer skills and understanding of mathematics calculations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time.