QC Lab Technician

Jobinhalt

Position:Lab Technician (Film, Food Wrap & Bags)

Reports to: Quality Manager

Summary:Ensures manufactured products comply with or exceed the established company standards and customer specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs physical, analytical tests on all polyethylene films, bags, and PVC food wrap films within established time frame as per testing criteria to ensure standards are met.
• Maintain Films and Bag testing database, record test results as required.
• Create test reports for all in house and 3rd party testing
• Coordinate testing with of film products with 3rd party labs (as needed).
• Develop and maintain product data sheets for all products.
• Work closely with the Operators, Lead hands, Department Supervisors, Operation Team Leads and QA Manager to analyze product properties, test data and initiate corrective actions or preventative measures where necessary.
• Update and maintain all private label specifications and testing in QC database.
• Maintain all “quality related” documents (i.e., test reports, Lead Hand inspection reports etc.) in the laboratory.
• Perform RFQ’s/R&D tests as required by Operations Team Leads and Quality Manager.
• Manage storage of all retention samples.
• Maintain log of customer film samples and corresponding trial samples
• Calibrate and maintain record of all testing equipment in lab and on production floor
• Provide support for continuous improvement programs like 5S & TPM.
• Assist QA Manager to Investigate customer complaints and returns.
• Perform monthly GMP inspections, and participate in internal audit, mock recalls, process improvement projects, QC Holds and create reports accordingly.
• Provide support during customer plant tour by demonstrating testing methods and communicating quality related procedures effectively.
• Conduct/Assist refresher trainings, food safety and technical trainings for Lead hands, packers and operators etc. as requested.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, safety, and other standards including BSCI.
• Understand and comply with all IFS PACsecure (HACCP) standards and GMP policies.
• Maintain proper General Laboratory Practices (GLP) in the Laboratory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Back Up By:Operations Technical Coordinator; Quality Manager

Requirements

• Post Secondary Diploma in a science related program.
• 2 years related work experience preferably in plastic manufacturing industry.
• Experience with ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) testing methods an asset.
• Proficient computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and word processing software.
• Knowledge of extrusion process is an asset.
• Knowledge of GMP’s.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Capable of working with minimum Supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and team skills.