Evening and weekend shifts, from 3:45 PM to 11:45 PM.
Quality control is much more than a process: it’s the art of transforming rigor into excellence and precision into trust. Our client, located in Laval, is currently looking for a Quality Control Technician. This person will play a key role in ensuring that production operations meet the highest standards in quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
Our business partner operates in the field of infant nutrition and specialty foods, including gluten-free products, under private label. The successful candidate will actively contribute to maintaining quality standards and continuous improvement of processes.
Tasks
Conduct quality analyses on food products.
Collect samples of finished products as needed.
Control and validate raw materials.
Record and archive results according to procedures.
Conduct Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspections during production.
Perform environmental sampling at regular intervals.
Monitor non-compliance deviations, manage non-conformities, and quarantine affected products.
Train new employees during their onboarding and provide ongoing coaching to operational staff.
Perform pre-operational inspections.
Verify Critical Control Points (CCP).
Perform sensory (organoleptic) testing on ingredients, intermediate products, and finished goods.
Support document and record system modifications.
Participate in implementing new food safety and quality requirements.
Other tasks as assigned based on operational needs.
Advantages
2 weeks of vacation and 3 personal or sick days.
1 paid day off for your birthday (after 6 months).
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
Comprehensive group insurance: health, dental, disability, life, and accidental death coverage.
Opportunity to work overtime.
Company events and activities to encourage team cohesion.
Job requirements
At least 5 years of experience in quality control within the food or pharmaceutical sectors.
Must be available on weekends.
College diploma (DEC) in food science or a related field.
HACCP certification is considered an asset.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software.
Excellent teamwork skills.
Advanced proficiency in English (to write documents in English and engage in daily communication 50% of the time).
Desired profile
You are versatile and autonomous in carrying out your daily tasks.
Strong ability to understand and grasp industrial manufacturing processes.
You are a true team player, always ready to support and help your colleagues.
You place customer satisfaction at the heart of your projects.
You are constantly solution-oriented and do not hesitate to consult your teammates or management for the well-being of customers.