Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Division: P&H Milling
Location: Springbrook, AB
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture.
P&H Milling: P&H Milling is Canada’s largest Canadian-owned milling company, producing high-quality flour and cereal products for bakeries, food manufacturers, and consumers. From coast to coast, we transform Canadian wheat into trusted products that feed families at home and abroad.
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We are seeking a Lab Technician to join our P&H Milling team. This role is responsible for responsible for conducting laboratory testing and analysis, documenting results, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and product specifications. Provides support to the Quality Assurance team through testing, inspections, documentation, R&D activities, and coordination with the QA Manager and other departments as needed.
- Conduct wheat and flour testing to ensure quality and safety meet specifications.
- Verify in-process testing results from Process Operators.
- Regularly monitor product quality, troubleshoot, and apply corrective actions.
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
- Issue customer documents like Certificates of Analysis and Product Specifications.
- Prepare and submit samples for external lab testing and maintain control sample records.
- Ensure documentation complies with company policies and procedures.
- Report testing results to the QA Manager and relevant staff.
- Support quality program maintenance, including reviews, updates, and corrective actions.
- Maintain the Supplier Approval program.
- Assist with third-party audits.
- Collaborate with Production and Office Staff on analysis and documentation.
- Assist with traceability exercises, mock recalls, audits, and customer inquiries.
- A degree or diploma in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields or equivalent training and experience.
- Basic knowledge of CFIA, SFCR and GFSI requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Able to stand long hours, walk and climb stairs.
- Able to lift up to 22.7 kg (50 lb) when required.
- Flexible to work occasional overtimes and weekends if required.
At P&H, our people are our priority. We’re committed to fostering a workplace that supports professional growth, well-being, and a strong sense of community. Join a team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture, and take advantage of benefits designed to help you thrive and succeed:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- RRSP Matching Program
- Paid Time Off and Wellness Initiatives
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.
