Lagoon Seafood is a privately held corporation headquartered in Montreal, Canada. We specialize in distributing, importing, exporting, and processing frozen and fresh fish and seafood products. We have over 600 SKUs under our belt and distribute our products to some of the top food service and retail chains nationally and internationally.
Role Description :
This is a full-time on-site role in Montreal, QC for a Quality Control Technician. The Quality Control Technician will conduct quality control checks on incoming and outgoing products, perform laboratory tests, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Qualifications :
Quality Control, Quality Assurance
Analytical Skills
A degree or diploma in food science, microbiology, or a related field is preferred
Experience with HACCP or other food safety programs
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Experience in the seafood industry is a plus
Responsibilities :
Responsible for pre-operational inspection of the plant.
Ensures the effectiveness of cleaning methods with the help of swabs.
Provide hygiene training for new employees.
Responsible for inspection of raw materials and glazing rate of raw materials
Responsible for checking metal detectors, scales, and knives.
Responsible for finished product inspection (sensory, net weight, labeling).
Responsible for checking the finished product packaging.
Responsible for the physical detention and identification of non-conforming products.
Responsible for inspection of chemical products upon receipt
Responsible for sampling products requiring specialized analysis for processed products.
In charge of verifying chemical concentrations.
Inspects and completes glass breakage records.
Completes production reports.