Temporary Lab Technician

Description

Explore the potential of being part of something Clearly Essential!

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

We are currently hiring a Temporary Lab Technician to join the team at our Goderich Plant facility in Goderich, Ontario.

Compass Minerals’ Goderich Plant has operated since 1867, after an unsuccessful search for oil uncovered a vast bed of rock salt under Goderich. Using mechanical evaporation, the plant produces high-purity, fine- and coarse-grained salt products in packages and in bulk for commercial, agricultural and industrial applications. The plant also packages rock salt from the mine that is used for deicing and water conditioning.

Goderich is named Canada’s Prettiest Town and is best known for its stunning sunsets. Goderich is a lakeside community of 8,000 people located approximately 1.5 hours from London and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.

How will you contribute to the team?

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following

• Perform quality control tests on all samples received each day as per the Lab Tests document.
• Perform daily and weekly testing on well water and plant effluent and environmental issues as required.
• Inform the QA Supervisor in a timely manner when lab supplies and chemicals are required.
• Ensure all food and animal grade products are meeting specification prior to release.
• Enter all data generated from testing and send reports as required.
• Prepare all chemical solutions as required.
• Calibrate instruments as required.
• Inform Warehouse Supervisor(s) when products do not meet specification and ensure re-samples are obtained, retested, and results communicated to the Supervisor.
• Assist with document review and procedure writing for Plant HACCP Plan.
• Ensure compliance to food safety regulations.
• Act as back-up to the QA Supervisor on holidays.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the laboratory.
• In addition to the responsibilities listed above, other duties may be assigned by your supervisor as dictated by business necessity.

What should you bring to the role?

• Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree (Chemistry or Food Safety) or equivalent education and experience *College Diploma in Chemistry or Food Safety
• 2 – 4 years of lab experience, or food manufacturing and/or agricultural setting is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of HACCP, BRCS, GFSI, ISO 2000, FSMA, and SFCR Standards is considered an asset.
• Intermediate to advance understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Visio)

What will you like about us?

• Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package along with medical, dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
• Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, paid sick and personal floating days.
• Prepare for your Future: Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match and contribution.
• Shared Core Values: Our employees share five Core Values in all we do: Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Value Creation and High Performance.
• Safety: We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment as we strive toward Zero Harm for our employees, customers and communities.
• Meaningful Work: What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. We responsibly transform Earth’s natural resources to deliver products that help keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives.
• Growth and Development: Our development programs help our employees meet their personal growth goals and are a key driver in our company’s growth.

What is the work schedule?

• This is a Monday-Friday role 40-hour work week

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. To request reasonable accommodations, email [email protected].