Lab Technician

At Compass Minerals, our teams are made of hardworking miners, scientists and explorers who are guided by our compass. Careers at Compass Minerals are challenging, rewarding and make a difference. Our people are essential — to their families, their communities and our success. They're Compass to the Core.

Job Description - Lab Technician (2400007D)

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. Additionally, it is working to develop a next-generation, long-term fire-retardant business that offers more innovative and environmentally friendly products in the fight against wildfires.

We are currently hiring a Lab Technician to join the team at our Goderich Evaporation facility in Goderich, ON.

How will you contribute to the team?

This position, reporting to the QA Supervisor, is responsible for ensuring all required testing is performed on samples in a timely manner so that all finished goods meet internal and external specifications before being shipped from the plant.

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 specifications prior to release.
• Enter all data generated from testing and send reports as required.
• Prepare all chemical solutions and calibrate lab instruments as required.
• Inform the warehouse supervisor(s) when products do not meet specifications and ensure re-samples are obtained and retested, and the results are communicated to the supervisor.
• Assist with document review and procedure writing for Plant HACCP Plan.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Act as backup 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 depending on business necessity.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 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 advanced 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 an onsite Monday-Friday, 40 hr. 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.