Quality Packaging Technician

SALARY RANGE:$65,600- $77,900 +

• Actual base pay will depend and vary based on factors such as individual experience and skills of the applicant.

BONUS:Starting Bonus at Target $9,840

• Variable Compensation opportunities are contingent on individual performance and overall business results,pursuant tothe Bonus Plan; listed amount are targeted values and not guarantees

VACANCY TYPE:Thispostingreflects a vacant position

LOCATION:St. John's; 5 days/week in office

COMPANY: 

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 weremaincommitted 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.

JOBDESCRIPTION: 

The Packaging QualityTechnicianis a front-line Quality professional responsible for ensuring that products leaving the brewery meet establishedQuality, Food Safety, Regulatory and Packaging standards.You will spendsignificant timeon the production floor working alongside Packaging teams, using data and technical knowledge toidentifyproblems, prevent defects and improve processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Packaging Quality & Food Safety

• Perform routine in-process and finished-product testingin accordance withQuality programs.

• Monitor critical packaging parameters such as fill volume, package integrity, seams, dissolved oxygen, carbonation, pasteurization, coding,labellingand appearance.

• Verify packaging processes areoperatingwithin established specifications.

• Support HACCP, foodsafetyand regulatory requirements.

• Identify,documentand escalate quality deviations and non-conformances.

• Support product holds,investigationsand product release activities.

• Review Quality Control records and follow up on abnormalities.

Quality Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Lead Quality and continuous improvement projects

• Provide real-time Quality support to Packaging operations.

• Investigate quality issues and helpdetermineroot cause.

• Analyze Quality and production data toidentifytrends and recurring problems.

• Participate in structured problem-solving activities such as 5-Why, Pareto and root-cause analysis.

• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Brewing toeliminatesources of variation.

• Follow up on corrective actionsandverify their effectiveness.

• Coach and train frontline employees
  

Laboratory & Data Management

• Complete required laboratory and production-floor testing accurately and efficiently.

• Enter andmaintainQuality data in LIMS and other systems.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor'sdegree in chemistry, food science,microbiologyor any science related field preferred

• 2-3 years expirience in production/manufacturing enviornment

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

• Basic understanding of HACCP and Food Safety principles.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving,and data interpretation skills.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Excel,Word,and Outlook.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to learn technical processes,equipment,and systems quickly.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.

WHY LABATT:
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 FutureWithMore 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.

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