Quality Control Officer

Job Description: Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future Role: Quality Control Officer Location: St. Marys, ON Vacancy Type: New Position Why join us Get ready to Own critical quality assurance delivery as a Quality Control Officer at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of safe, high-quality feed in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path. What you'll do As a QC Officer, you will be responsible for executing in-process and finished product quality verification activities within a 24/7 manufacturing environment. You will conduct quality monitoring, sampling, testing, and product disposition activities to ensure compliance with regulatory, food/feed safety, and internal quality standards. Acting as a frontline quality resource for operations, you will identify, escalate, and help resolve product quality risks while ensuring adherence to CFIA, FeedAssure, and FSSC-aligned programs. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product integrity, supporting continuous operations, and ensuring safe, quality products are delivered to our customers. Who we're looking for We're looking for a detail-oriented quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about food and feed safety. You are a strong communicator and problem solver who can work independently while collaborating effectively with operations and quality teams. You enjoy being hands-on, making real-time quality decisions, and continuously improving processes to support operational excellence and regulatory compliance. You'll also need Diploma/Degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Biology, or related field (preferred) Experience in feed, pet food, or food manufacturing environments Strong understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and regulatory requirements Ability to work in rotating shifts (days/nights, 7 days/week) Strong attention to detail, data integrity, and documentation accuracy Effective communication and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment Computer proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel Ability to work with minimal supervision Creative problem-solving and forward-thinking abilities Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs, climb ladders, and lift up to 55 lbs Key Responsibilities Lead quality execution at daily shift meetings Perform hourly line checks and monitor CCPs/OPRPs Conduct sampling for ingredients, finished feed, and environmental testing Prepare and ship external laboratory samples Monitor COAs and specifications in real time Execute hold/release processes including tagging, segregation, and system updates Support operators with quality deviation troubleshooting Manage retained samples and traceability Verify sanitation effectiveness, including ATP testing Provide off-shift support for urgent testing activities such as micro tracers and VOM analysis Collaborate with the QC Officer Lead to continuously improve QC processes Ensure consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and real-time quality decision-making in a 24/7 production environment What you'll receive As part of Nutreco, you'll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you'll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You'll also benefit from the backing of one of the world's largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus. In addition, you'll receive Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1! Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1! Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement 15 vacation days to start (tiered) How and why to find out more We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you'll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you're interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible. #Ownit Additional Information Accessibility: We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage. AI in Hiring: All applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. No AI screening or automated decision-making is used. Background Check: Final candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check. Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada as sponsorship is not available. Employment Equity: We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Compensation: Pay is based on skills, experience, and internal equity. #SPTN Our organisation: Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future. Equal Opportunity Employer: Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

The Quality Control Officer is responsible for executing in-process and finished product quality verification activities within a 24/7 manufacturing environment. They will conduct monitoring, sampling, and testing to ensure compliance with regulatory, food/feed safety, and internal quality standards.

The ideal candidate should have a diploma or degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Biology, or a related field, along with experience in feed or food manufacturing. Proficiency in HACCP, GMPs, and the ability to work in rotating shifts are essential for this role.

• Pension plan • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Health spending account • Short-term disability • Long-term disability • Mental health spending allowance • Maternal top-up • Tuition reimbursement • Vacation days

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• Quality control
• HACCP
• GMP
• Regulatory compliance
• Sampling
• Testing
• Troubleshooting
• Data integrity
• Documentation
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Food safety
• Feed safety
• Manufacturing
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Nutrition Services
• Employment Equity
• Animal Science
• Food Science
• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Health
• Food Manufacturing
• Quality Monitoring
• Effective Communication
• Microsoft Excel
• Artificial Intelligence
• Automation
• Mental Health
• Biology
• Decision Making
• Regulatory Compliance
• Creative Problem Solving
• Data Integrity
• Development Environment
• Disabilities
• Traceability
• Leadership
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Legislation
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Sanitation
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Management
• Regulatory Requirements
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Process Improvement

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Science & Research
• Agriculture
• Security & Safety
• Quality Control Officer
• Food Safety Specialist
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week