Lab Tech – Operator Relief

Location: Port Colborne, ON

Type: Full-time, Hourly ($31.23–$32.67), Unionized

Pre-employment requirements: medical & references

About the Role

ADM Milling Co. is seeking a quality control lab technician (Operator 1) to perform testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products. This role ensures products meet quality standards, maintains accurate records, troubleshoots issues, and communicates results. When not in the lab, you’ll support mill sanitation. Reports to the Quality & Food Safety Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform lab testing on wheat, flour, and bakery mixes
• Record, analyze, and report test results; monitor trends
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, GMP, and environmental standards
• Investigate non-conformances and support corrective actions
• Maintain lab equipment, supplies, and documentation
• Communicate quality issues and support continuous improvement
• Assist with sanitation duties when not in the lab

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education (food science preferred)
• Lab testing experience, AACC methods, Farinograph, NIR an asset
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety systems
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• MS Office proficiency; ability to work independently and in teams
• Leadership or lead‑hand experience preferred

Additional Requirements

• Able to work overtime/weekends as needed
• Physically capable (standing, lifting, climbing, confined spaces, varying temperatures)
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support all aspects of your well‑being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision, life and AD&D, critical illness and travel insurance Wellness reimbursement, and Child Physical Activity Reimbursement.
• Financial wellness – Money Purchase Pension Plan (MPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax‑Free Savings Account (TFSA), short and long term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid vacation time.
• Education assistance.
• Company‑sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language learning and mentoring programs.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and creating welcoming, truly inclusive work environments – environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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