Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Introduction
Hello, my name is Anthony Chacon, and I am a Recruitment Consultant at FED ManuTech, specializing in engineering, technical and manufacturing positions.
I am currently recruiting a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for a food manufacturing company located on Montreal’s South Shore. If you have a background in quality assurance and enjoy working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to contribute directly to product quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
Mission
Your Role
Reporting to the quality department supervisor, you will assess the compliance of raw materials, packaging materials, blends and finished products. You will also support plant inspections, quality documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Evaluating raw materials, packaging materials, blends and finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards.
Performing sensory assessments and quality checks in accordance with established procedures.
Preparing production reports, certificates of analysis and customer documentation.
Conducting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspections and pre-operational checks.
Verifying the calibration of scales, metal detectors and other quality control equipment.
Performing in-process inspections to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
Supporting raw material and blend standardization activities.
Training production employees on quality requirements and good manufacturing practices.
Investigating non-conformances and customer complaints, documenting findings and ensuring appropriate follow-up.
Contributing to continuous improvement, problem-solving and quality performance monitoring.
Maintaining quality records and supporting product data updates within the company's ERP system.
Working Conditions
Location: Montreal South Shore
Salary: $26–$30 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Hours: 34 hours per week for the first few weeks, followed by 40 hours per week
Work arrangement: Full-time, on-site position
Vacation: Competitive vacation policy
Benefits: Group insurance partially paid by the employer
Retirement: Retirement plan with employer contributions
Personal time off: Personal leave policy
Additional perks: Complimentary hot beverages and discounts on company products.
Interested in taking the next step in your quality assurance career within food manufacturing? Send me your application!
Your profile
Your Profile
A college diploma in Food Processing and Quality Technology or relevant training in quality assurance.
At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
At least 1 year of experience in an SQF-certified or GFSI-compliant environment.
Professional proficiency in both French and English, written and spoken.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
Strong computer skills; experience with an ERP system is an asset.
SQF Practitioner certification or FDA-recognized PCQI training is considered an asset.
You are organized, detail-oriented and comfortable working independently. You have strong observation skills, can manage competing priorities under pressure and collaborate effectively with different teams.
Experience in food manufacturing is a strong asset.
