Microbial/Chemical Technologist - Contract

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A Sustainable, Forward Thinking Protein Company

Maple Leaf Foods is a leading meat and plant-based protein company, employing over 11,500 people and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. We are proud of our roots, which trace back well over 100 years, but our vision and purpose are decidedly forward looking. As we pursue our vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, we are committed to creating shared value – creative business value through addressing some of the world’s most critical social and environmental challenges. Our goal is to build a more sustainable food system, which provides nutritious affordable food, operates within planetary limits, cares for animals responsibly, and meaningfully engages with our communities to advance a more just society. We are advancing bold changes within Maple Leaf and more broadly within society to pursue our vision. We deeply believe this is the sustainable path to growth.

Our job is to make great food

Maple Leaf Foods embraces a strong values-based culture, where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced and challenging. We cultivate an open, non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each Maple Leaf team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally, to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement.

Raise the Good in Food

We have united behind a shared purpose – to Raise the Good in Food. This spans a dramatic transformation of our flagship Maple Leaf brand, replacing anything artificial with simple, natural ingredients; investments and process changes to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025; building a diverse and inclusive culture where all talent thrives; becoming a leader in animal care; and advancing food security through our charitable foundation, the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security.

Our Leadership Values

Eight core values guide us in everything that we do.

• Do What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility
  

The Opportunity

The Quality Assurance Microbial Technologist Dressing Floor is responsible for sampling and testing in order to monitor plant performance against predetermined targets in the FSQA Micro lab and Production Dressing Floor.

A snapshot of some of the exciting things you will lead and do:

• Primarily responsible for conducting microbiological testing and sampling
• Conduct carcass selection and sampling conducted on the dressing floor for E. coli swabbing
• Data entry in a computer database (LIMS) and analysis using statistical software
• Shelf-life Testing – Microbial and organoleptic testing of various products
• Performing sampling and testing on the dressing floor as required to ensure plant compliance with CFIA’s HIP program and the plant’s internal CCP (CCP 2B).
• Prevent the on-going production of non-compliant product when non-conformities are observed or identified
• Control any non-compliant product that has been produced, perform a food safety assessment and determine appropriate disposition
• Microbiology – Sampling and testing of various Food Safety Performance Measures throughout the plant
• Cleaning of glassware and media preparation
• Maintenance and calibration of various laboratory equipment
• Other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
• Assist with maintaining ongoing compliance with food safety programs
• Assist in plant projects and corporate initiatives
  

What We Have To Offer You

• Be part of a company with an inspiring and unique vision, with a deep commitment to sustainability and expanding its leadership in sustainable protein across North America
• Employee Assistance Program
  

What You Will Bring

• Degree/Diploma from a recognized university or college in a related scientific discipline preferred (microbiology, chemistry, food science) and/or equivalent related experience
• Must be flexible in hours of work to accommodate position responsibilities necessary over all production shifts
• Prior knowledge and understanding of HACCP & Food Safety, GMP’s and GLP’s will be a definite asset.
• Working experience in the fresh pork industry and food quality issues will be a definite asset.
• Demonstrated ability to follow, understand written product specifications, standard operating procedures, regulatory requirements, etc.
• Confident in communicating effectively with plant supervisors, management and CFIA.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills and strong communication skills – verbal, written, listening
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to function in a fast-paced production environment
• Demonstrated dependability in current position (i.e.: attendance and performance)
• Computer literacy with an understanding of MS Office programs – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Comfortable with mobile technology including tablet/iPads
  

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.