Role: Quality Assurance Lab Technician – Days

Who is Mother Parkers Coffee & Tea?

We are one of the largest tea and coffee manufacturers in North America, with a mission to create a better beverage experience for our customers. As a leading customer solutions provider to some of North America’s largest retailers and foodservice chains, we use state-of-the-art technology and new product innovation to help our customers grow their business and deliver superior products to their clientele. Our team of coffee and tea experts are deeply passionate about what we do, proud of our 100+ years of business success, and excited about building a future with endless possibilities. Come join our team and work among the best, collaborate with high performers, and contribute to challenging work every day!

Responsibilities

• Ensures that finished coffee and tea, and incoming materials meet quality standards and specifications
• Follow guidelines surrounding Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF), and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HAACP)
• Performs calibration and maintenance of lab equipment and evaluates microbiological programs.
• Maintains records documentation and finished product samples.
• Collects samples for lab testing, customer samples and external lab testing.
• Maintains records documentation and finished product samples.
• Supports food safety, quality, regulatory and customer audits.
• Able to work flexible hours (including overtime and periodic weekends).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and a physically demanding job in fast paced environment while maintaining accurate information & documentation.
• Analytical and mechanical aptitude; takes initiative and is self-motivated.
• Ability to do product analysis (including though not limited to: oxygen, moisture, color, density, grind analysis)
  
  

Education Requirements

• Post-secondary education in the Sciences or related fields.
  
  

What We Offer You

• Competitive Total Rewards package – health benefits coverage on day 1, employer matched retirement savings plans, optional Health or Wellness Spending Accounts.
• Employee discount program on our coffee and tea products.
• Annual Safety Shoes Program – your safety is our #1 priority.
• Tuition Assistance Program – we value continuous learning and self-development.
  
  

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While Mother Parkers welcomes all applications, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies or search firms. Only those candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Mother Parkers is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.