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About the Role
Griffith Foods is hiring a Quality Technician to perform product testing, maintain laboratory records, calibrate equipment, conduct environmental monitoring, and support quality assurance activities. Working closely with the Quality Manager, you will help ensure products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory standards while maintaining accurate documentation and safe work practices.
Responsibilities
- Communicate daily with Quality Manager on all relevant quality matters.
- Perform analysis on finished product samples to ensure they meet specifications.
- Perform analysis on raw materials as required.
- Issue proper laboratory records (written and digital) and provides results in the required format.
- Prepare reports as required.
- Ensure accuracy of lab equipment by calibrating/verifying equipment as assigned.
- Prepare and standardize lab reagents.
- Operate specialized lab instruments.
- Maintain and update finished product standards.
- Troubleshoot analysis, equipment and production issues in QS lab and manufacturing areas.
- Maintain proper documentation.
- Prepare technical reports.
- Perform Environmental Swabs, ATP Swabs, Pre-OP Inspections as required.
- Support all areas of the business with product quality-related issues.
- Ensure safe work practices are followed.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- 1–2 years of hands-on experience in a food manufacturing, quality assurance, laboratory, or food safety environment.
- Experience performing laboratory testing, maintaining quality documentation, and following standardized procedures.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety principles.
- Willingness to work onsite in Scarborough and support the required shift schedule.
- Candidates must reside within a commutable distance of the Toronto, ON location.
Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Strong Problem Solver
- Communicate Effectively
- Adaptable and Organized
- Take Initiative
- HACCP certification or working knowledge of HACCP programs
- Experience conducting environmental monitoring and sanitation verification activities
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
Location
- Scarborough, ON
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-2 years
Education Level
- Diploma
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $26.00/hr
Benefits
- Paid top-up for Pregnancy, Parental and Compassionate Care leave.
- Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods).
- Education reimbursement program.
- Life event recognition and on the job recognition.
- Generous defined contribution retirement plan.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- Annual wellness allowance.
- Annual incentive.
About the Company
- Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet.
- A family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA.
- Known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”.
- Product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.
- Aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet.
- A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities.
Equal Opportunity
- Griffith Foods is committed to fair and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
- We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.