Asst. Micro Lab Tech

Location
450 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON M8Z 5E1
 
Full job description
About Ya YA Foods:

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com


A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…
Build a career, not just have a job
Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
Become part of a teamwork focused culture
Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reports to: Micro Lab Team Leader

Responsibilities

Collects, inspects, verifies, and labels Finished Product samples for testing.
Performs visual inspection of sample packages and pH check.
Facilitates disposal of microbiology laboratory waste, including tested Finished products following in-house procedure.
Assists in media preparation.
Assists in temperature monitoring of incubation rooms.
Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of laboratory and Finished Product incubation rooms following the 5S principles.
Assists in maintaining inventory supply, including collecting supply deliveries from receiving area.
Ensures testing room supplies are always available.
Advises the Team Lead of low inventory stock for the lab supplies.
Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements etc.
Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
Other duties as assigned.

Profile

Minimum of a college diploma in Sciences or related field
At least 6 months’ work experience in food manufacturing, preferably in a beverage manufacturing facility
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment
Must be able to prioritize assigned duties and demonstrate flexibility
Knowledge of PC software: Microsoft Excel and Word is an asset
Able to do repetitive lifting of approximately 20 lbs.
NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 25-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.