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About the Role
Nestlé Canada Ice Cream has an immediate opening for a Laboratory Technician to join the Quality Assurance team at our state-of-the-art ice cream manufacturing plant in London, Ontario. This role is responsible for performing various lab analyses, documenting results, and contributing to a safe and quality product for consumers. The position may require shift rotation and weekend work.
Responsibilities
- Follow all job-related guidelines and procedures for personal safety, food safety, environment, and company security.
- Be a role model for Quality and GMP's.
- Work in a manner that provides maximum safety to yourself and fellow associates.
- Follow NCE (Nestlé Continuous Excellence) principles.
- Perform routine lab analysis and QA duties following Quality procedures and standards.
- Analyze samples, including micro plating and chemical analysis.
- Document results (e.g., in SAP) and organize test results for records review and analysis.
- Calibrate and maintain lab equipment, including housekeeping, cleaning, and 5S.
- Perform daily records review of raw material, in-process, and finished product quality data.
- Release materials meeting quality specifications.
- Perform tests on pre-operational microbiological samples, review test results, coordinate corrective actions, and manage test data.
- Communicate results to other departments within the factory.
- Block any product that does not meet quality specifications.
- Work with other departments to initiate corrective actions and conduct root cause investigations.
- Perform sensory panels and other sensory-related duties.
- Adhere to Quality Monitoring Scheme (QMS) and implement corrective actions for deviations.
- Adhere to GMP's to prevent product contamination with foreign materials, bacteria, or allergens.
- Champion a non-negotiable attitude for Quality and Safety.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- B.Sc. in biology, microbiology, Chemistry, nutrition, or a science/food-related field, or a college diploma in a science/food-related field.
- Relevant work experience in a laboratory environment.
- Experience in analytical methods and the ability to accurately perform various physical, chemical, and microbiological testing.
- Excellent communication skills for effective communication within and between departments via emails, in person, or on the phone.
- Great attention to detail is a must.
- Ability to effectively work with Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel).
- Ability to carry out jobs/tasks with minimum supervision.
- Independent decision-making ability.
- Good organizational skills.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in a team environment.
- SAP knowledge will be an asset.
Skills
- Micro plating
- Chemical analysis
- SAP
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)
- Analytical methods
- Physical testing
- Chemical testing
- Microbiological testing
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
Location
- London, Ontario - 980 Wilton Grove Rd, London, ON N6N 1C7
Work Type
- Rotation of shifts
- Weekend work
Education Level
- B.Sc. in biology, microbiology, Chemistry, nutrition or science/food related field
- College diploma in science/food related field
Salary/Compensations
- $25.99/hour
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits, including short-term and long-term disability, optical coverage, life insurance, and AD&D
- Bonus eligibility
- Company matched Pension contributions
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- FREE ice cream in the cafeteria available for you to eat during your break
About the Company
- Nestlé Canada Ice Cream is a state-of-the-art ice cream manufacturing plant.
- Nestlé is the World’s Largest Food and Beverage Company.
Equal Opportunity
- Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
- If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.