Quality Packaging Technician
Job Location:
Saint John - Canada
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Application Deadline:
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Job Summary
Dreaming big is in our DNA. Its who we are as a company. Its our culture. Its our heritage. And more than ever its our future. A future where were always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet lifes moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion talent and curiosity and provide them with the teammates resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together when we combine your strengths with ours is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do
SALARY RANGE: $65600 - $77900
Actual base pay will depend and vary based on factors such as individual experience and skills of the applicant.
BONUS: Starting Bonus at Target $9840
Variable Compensation opportunities are contingent on individual performance and overall business results pursuant to the Bonus Plan; listed amount are targeted values and not guarantees
VACANCY TYPE: This posting reflects a vacant position
LOCATION: St. Johns; 5 days/week in office
COMPANY:
Founded over 175 years ago Labatt is one of Canadas founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada and we remain committed 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 3600 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Packaging Quality Technician is a front-line Quality professional responsible for ensuring that products leaving the brewery meet established Quality Food Safety Regulatory and Packaging standards.You will spend significant time on the production floor working alongside Packaging teams using data and technical knowledge to identify problems prevent defects and improve processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Packaging Quality & Food Safety
Perform routine in-process and finished-product testing in accordance with Quality programs.
Monitor critical packaging parameters such as fill volume package integrity seams dissolved oxygen carbonation pasteurization coding labelling and appearance.
Verify packaging processes are operating within established specifications.
Support HACCP food safety and regulatory requirements.
Identify document and escalate quality deviations and non-conformances.
Support product holds investigations and 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 help determine root cause.
Analyze Quality and production data to identify trends 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 to eliminate sources of variation.
Follow up on corrective actions and verify their effectiveness.
Coach and train frontline employees
Laboratory & Data Management
Complete required laboratory and production-floor testing accurately and efficiently.
Enter and maintain Quality data in LIMS and other systems.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in chemistry food science microbiology or 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.
Proficiency with 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 Canadas Top 100 Employers Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet lifes 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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Labatt Breweries of Canada we are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming safe and inclusive environment for every person regardless of age race ethnicity nationality sexual orientation gender identity and expression religion neurodivergence or disability status.
REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE
Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.
AI DISCLOSURE:
We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with scheduling interviews and managing screening times. We do not use AI to evaluate applicants or make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.
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About Company
Labatt Breweries is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. Our roots go back 175 years to a single small brewery founded by John Kinder Labatt in London, Ontario in 1847 – where our hometown brewery still stands. Today, we are truly a national brewer. With over 3, ... View more
