Quality Control Technician

Grain Millers is an international agri-business with interests in whole grain manufacturing, merchandising, Grain, and oilseed milling and other Value-added Manufacturing. We are one of the North America’s premier Oat Milling companies that supplies customers both locally and globally. Our plants are located across North America with our Canadian headquarters in Yorkton, Saskatchewan

We are accepting applications for a permanent full-time Quality Control Technician. This position requires shift work (12-hr Modified shift schedule), including Nights and weekend shifts. This position will be reporting to the Lab manager or designate.

This position is responsible for preparing samples and conducting laboratory tests on raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. You will be conducting vessel inspections, sampling product lines, and assisting in lab inspections. Documentation, data entry and reporting will be a regular task. All duties and responsibilities must be completed while ensuring compliance with OH&S and food safety requirements.

Essential Qualifications

· Grade 12. A background in science is preferred.

· Previous experience in food processing or grain handling or food lab.

· Familiarity with Cereal grains and their products

· Knowledge of Good manufacturing practices and food safety principles.

· Proficient computer skills including word, excel and outlook.

· Must have the ability to detect visually or by Oduor, off-spec products such as colour, shape, size, etc.

· Must have good mathematical and analytical skills.

· Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

· Good math, analytical and mechanical skills.

· Must be able to work in fast-paced grain processing environment with Grain and grain dust.

· Must be comfortable working at heights and confined spaces.

· Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment including lifting to 50 lbs.

Grain Millers Canada offers excellent salary and benefits in accordance with the current Collective Agreement. We also offer our employees:

• Quarterly Bonus
• Overtime pays.
• Night and weekend Premium
• Incentive pays program.
• Company match RRSP program
• The company supplied uniform and safety equipment.
• Company supplied tools.
• Sick & Vacation pay.

Grain Millers Canada is committed to Employment Equity.

We thank all applicants, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

While we thank all applicants, only those considered for an interview will

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Yorkton, SK S3N 3Z4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 1 year (required)
• Food processing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-30
Expected start date: 2024-04-08