Production Technician (Laboratory)

A Day in Life: 

The Production Technician (Laboratory) will perform laboratory testing safely and accurately, colligate test results, and maintain laboratory equipment and chemical supplies. They will provide operational assistance to the Production Department.

Position Details:

The schedule for this role is Monday to Friday 7am to 3:30pm, the hourly rate is $34.79

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Perform all duties safely.
• Comply with all government and corporate safety requirements.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and customer audits including CFIA, HACCP, AIB and others.
• In the absence of QA supervisor, authorize release of product, issue certificate of analysis.
• Conduct laboratory tests on raw materials, in process and finished products using wet chemistry and analytical instruments.
• Ensures compliance with Bunge safety policies by production staff and contractors at all times by putting safety before profit and production.
• Lead by example to ensure that safety culture is a natural part of the operations and continually strive for a zero-incident operation.
• Perform analytical tests for all incoming raw materials, in process and finished products.
• Assure that product meets or exceeds standards set forth by the company, Provincial/Federal Governments, and customers.
• Standardizing lab equipment.
• Follow and demonstrate all Quality and Food Safety programs, including: GMPs, Pest Control, HACCP, SOPs, Good Laboratory Practices, and the Food Security program.
• Provide accurate reports to departments and customers in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe workplace.
• All laboratory personnel are required to observe safe and proper work habits to include:  Wearing proper laboratory and safety garments such as smocks, disposable gloves, eye protection and face mask (as necessary).
• Record all analysis on appropriate log sheets.
• Replenish chemical solutions as needed.  Monitor and report on laboratory inventories.
• Conduct lab equipment calibrations.
• Train new lab technicians/operators in performing required analysis.
• Must properly setup and operate laboratory equipment effectively.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties deemed necessary by a Supervisor/Manager.

Performance Areas:

• Effectiveness of quality control testing.
• Effectiveness of reporting.
• Diligence in housekeeping
• Ability to perform all related tasks

Skill/Experience Requirements: 

• A certificate, diploma, or a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Chemistry, or Food Science with a minimum of 2 years in laboratory/chemical technology from an accredited post secondary institution.
• Knowledge of AOCS procedures, HACCP, Food Safety and other regulatory requirements of Canada and the U.S.
• Experience with wet chemistry and instrumentation, analysis of vegetable oils, fatty acid compositions, and other characteristics as required by customers.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing concepts, safe handling of hazardous materials, and basic statistics in the applied sciences.
• Ability to plan, organize, and work in a systematic manner under minimum supervision.
• Ability to think independently and to use critical judgment on product quality, certification, and customer collaborative test results in the absence of the laboratory supervisor.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of computers, and application software.
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of hourly, staff, and management across various departments.
• Ability to work at heights, enter confined spaces and operate around equipment.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
• Working in this environment requires the mandatory use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots and hardhats.
• Suitable to work in extraction facilities where hexane and other chemicals are used.

Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.

Bunge  is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a diverse culture.  If you require accommodations due to a disability or other protected characteristic during the recruitment process, please contact us by sending an email to BNA.HR.CA.Accessibility@bunge.com.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge