Quality Control Jobs in Saputo
Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is hiring a QC Technician in Calgary, AB, for an 18-month temporary term. As part of a top-10 global dairy processor, this on-site role focuses on quality control testing, HACCP monitoring, GMP compliance, and food safety support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Quality Control Jobs at Saputo are ideal for professionals in food science, microbiology, or quality assurance looking to contribute to high-quality dairy production.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Technician, QC
- Location: Calgary, AB
- Job Requisition ID: JR62171
- Work Type: Full Time (On-Site)
- Term: Temporary – 18 months
- Reports To: QC Supervisor
- Schedule: Sunday–Thursday; rotating shifts (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m., or 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.); 8–10 hours/day
- Hourly Rate: $31.74
About the Company:
Saputo is a top 10 global dairy processor committed to producing high-quality dairy products while investing in people and supporting communities worldwide. In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with well-known brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, and Alexis de Portneuf. The company fosters an inclusive, growth-driven work environment where employees contribute meaningfully to food safety, quality, and innovation.
Educational Requirements in the QC Technician Role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Processing, Food Science, Microbiology, or a related Science field
- OR Science diploma with two (2) years in a food safety and quality role
- Previous laboratory or quality experience preferred
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor plant personnel practices and equipment for adherence to GMPs in the Quality Control Jobs at Saputo
- Monitor product quality and food safety testing (oxygen testing, leaker testing, sanitizer concentration, CCP monitoring)
- Collect and analyze product samples throughout the plant
- In the Quality Control Jobs, you should conduct chemical, microbiological, and organoleptic analysis on raw materials and finished goods
- Perform raw material and product sampling and grading
- Enter data and summarize testing results
- Initiate, maintain, and resolve QC holds
- As a QC Technician, you should lead team efforts to resolve food safety and quality risks
- Complete QC shift reports summarizing deviations
- Communicate results and provide troubleshooting suggestions
- Investigate customer and consumer complaints
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment
- Ensure compliance with OH&S, WCB, and company regulations as a QC Technician
- Support Quality Control, Sanitation, Food Safety, and Food Quality operations
Skills Required:
- Knowledge of microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory properties of food products
- Understanding of aseptic sampling and microbiological testing
- Ability to interpret microbiological results using analytical methods
- Strong focus on food safety, GMP, and OH&S compliance
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Leadership skills and decision-making ability
- Critical and strategic thinking
- Experience in chemical handling
- Ability to lift 20–25 kg
- Computer literacy
Benefits of the QC Technician Role:
- Generous group insurance benefit coverage
- Pension enrolment on the first day of hire
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and families
- Employee Share Ownership Plan with employer contribution
- 1 paid Volunteer Day per year
- Opportunity to contribute to collective RRSP & TFSA
- Organized employee and family activities
- Health & dental benefits after 960 hours worked
- Workplace health and wellness program
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
- Employment equity and accommodation support
