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Quality Control Technician – Windsor, Ontario
Location: Windsor, OntarioPosition Type: Full-Time, Hourly – Unionized
Compensation: $36.91 Hourly rate
Shift: 12-hour continental shifts
About the Role
We’re seeking a Quality Control Technician who’s passionate about precision, safety, and continuous improvement. In this vital role, you’ll ensure the integrity and excellence of ADM’s food and feed products at our state-of-the-art vegetable oil processing facility in Windsor, Ontario. You’ll be the heartbeat of our laboratory—conducting analytical tests, maintaining equipment accuracy, and ensuring every product meets ADM’s world-class standards.What You’ll Do
- Conduct wet chemistry tests and safely handle chemicals
- Prepare and analyze samples of raw materials, finished feed products (soybean meal, canola meal, hulls), and finished food products (edible oils)
- Use modern laboratory instrumentation and computerized data systems to record and track analytical results
- Calibrate and perform minor repairs on lab equipment to maintain reliability and compliance
- Perform daily quality and monitoring checks throughout the facility
- Retrieve and manage samples directly from production areas
- Ensure all testing follows GMP, HACCP, and safety protocols
What You Bring
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic data systems
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of OHSA standards, GMP, HACCP, and feed/food safety best practices
Education and Experience
Three (3)-year diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology or equivalentOR 8–10 years of relevant laboratory experience in a manufacturing or processing environment
What’s in It for You
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Competitive retirement plan
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- A supportive, inclusive workplace that values your growth and well-being
- The opportunity to contribute to a global mission that truly makes a difference
Other Requirements
- Must pass pre-employment medical and reference checks
- Regular, reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime as needed
- Commitment to ADM’s Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Relocation assistance is not available
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