Quality Technician

Employer: Labatt
Job Level: Intermediate
Location: Vancouver, BC
Closing Date: Open until closed

Job Description

Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home. 

 

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share. 

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for working with production personnel to provide quality assurance 

  • Ensure Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards are maintained 

  • Ensure Food Safety Program is maintained 

  • First Aid attendant Level II (as needed) 

  • Coordinate and lead quality improvement projects 

  • Analyze and conduct micro, packaging, brewing data/results and follow up as required 

  • Comply with environmental, health and safety policies 

  • Perform routine testing and analysis of brewing and packaging in-process samples and finished product for tests outlined in mandatory program 

  • Data-entry responsibilities for quality data into LIMS/Smartsheet (Laboratory Information Management System) 

  • Responsible for equipment cleaning, maintenance and calibration 

  • Train and conduct audits to support understanding with operators on quality testing 

  • Provide data to troubleshoot Brewing and Packaging quality issues  

  • Review brewing and packaging Quality Control check sheets for any non-conformances and alert department as necessary 

  • Lab supply inventory, purchasing and sorting 

 

Experience & Skills:

  • Bachelors degree in chemistry, food science, microbiology or any science related field preferred 

  • Relevant and applicable experience in Quality control in a food production environment 

  • Good communication, impact and influence skills 

  • Able to work under minimal supervision, as well as with a team. 

  • Desire to innovate and ability to ensure continuous improvement with regard to required duties and functions. 

  • Able to set priorities and work to meet pre-determined objectives. 

  • Proficient Computer skills (excel, word, outlook) 

  • Knowledge of HACCP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point) principles 

  • Able to work rotating shift work 

  • Level II First Aid certificate (as an asset)  

 

Benefits:

  • Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance, that can be flexed to fit your needs 

  • Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts 

  • Retirement plan with a generous company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future 

  • Personalized support through an inclusive family-forming benefit, and generous financial support/top-ups for parental leave 

  • Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more. 

  • An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees! 

 

Pay Range: $26.67/hour 
Company Website: Coming Soon | Labatt
Job Location: Vancouver, BC
How to Apply: Click here to visit the Labatt Career Opportunities site