Posted 23 days ago
Quality Control Technician
@ Gay Lea Foods
Ontario
Overview
Gay Lea Foods is hiring a full-time Quality Control Technician to run pre-operational inspections and lab testing from raw materials through shipment. The role covers chemical, microbiological and organoleptic testing, environmental monitoring and food safety record-keeping. The posting states a pay range of $45,500 to $75,900 plus bonus, along with comprehensive benefits and weekend availability.
Responsibilities:
- Perform chemical, microbiological and organoleptic testing of ingredients and products
- Prepare samples, media and buffers for daily analysis
- Conduct product testing and environmental monitoring
- Produce test reports and data entry for product release
- Maintain lab equipment, supplies and cleanliness
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 3 years of food industry experience
- BSc or diploma in Microbiology or Food Science
- Knowledge of microbiological procedures and autoclaving
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, allergens and food security
- Proficiency in Word and Excel
- Own transportation and weekend availability
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Research & science |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Microbiology, Food Science |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Gay Lea Foods
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Mississauga |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 21 |
Department: Quality
Reports to: Quality Supervisor
Status: Full-time
The pay range for the role is $45,500 to $75,900 plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and other perks and opportunities.
Reporting to the QC Supervisor, the scope of this position involves performing the pre-operational inspection, ensuring the production process meets superior food safety systems (HACCP) and quality standards from entry of raw materials into the facility, to the processing of goods, to shipment of finished product.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare samples, media and buffers used for daily analysis
- Perform chemical, microbiological and organoleptic testing of raw ingredients, work in progress and finished products
- Generate test results with a high level of accuracy and reliability
- Conduct product testing and complete environmental monitoring
- Produce reports for internal and external customers
- Computer data entry of various information for the purpose of releasing product for shipment and maintaining accurate records
- Maintain laboratory equipment and maintain cleanliness within the lab
- Work closely with production staff in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, product quality, GMPs and related necessary training
- Monitor and maintain the Quality, Food Safety and SQF systems
- Has complete authority to stop the manufacture of food if any unsafe conditions are encountered or the quality of the product might be compromised
- Reports to the Manager/Supervisor, QC any issues or barriers encountered in the accomplishment of duties above
- Complete tasks in a timely manner
- Maintaining and order necessary lab supplies
- Other duties as assigned by Management
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the food industry
- Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or Food Science
- Knowledge of microbiological procedures and autoclaving techniques
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, allergens, and food security
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficient computer abilities using Word & Excel
- Own transportation and ability to work weekends
Gay Lea Foods is a Canadian, dairy farmer‑owned co‑operative with a clear purpose: to enrich life with dairy. Founded in 1958, the co‑operative produces high‑quality dairy products while creating lasting value for farming families, meaningful opportunities for employees, and positive impact in communities across Canada. As a co‑operative, Gay Lea Foods believes that when the business succeeds, its members, people, and communities should succeed along with it. To learn more, visit gaylea.com.
Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.
Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.
Gay Lea Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including screening and assessment.
We are currently accepting applications for this open position.
Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.
Wishing you all the best with your career search!
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