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About the role

  • R&D Technician coordinating samples, inventory, shipping and testing for Puratos, a global bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients company. Supporting food innovation, quality and safety onsite.

Responsibilities

  • Receive and process sample requests within required timelines using the CRM database
  • Pack samples and prepare courier and customs documentation
  • Label samples with allergens, kosher status, shelf life and storage conditions
  • Share tracking information, follow up on deliveries and resolve delivery issues
  • Update requestors, collaborate with stakeholders, and escalate capacity or priority concerns
  • Build and maintain inventory of standard product samples within shelf life
  • Pull samples from production or warehouse, relieve inventory in SAP, and order products from other Puratos facilities
  • Manage the sample database and report monthly shipping KPIs
  • Maintain lab supplies and ingredients in the OAK ingredient database
  • Support product development and adaptation by scaling, preparing samples and relieving inventory
  • Create standard product samples such as mixes and fillings
  • Run analytical and application tests on competitive products with guidance
  • Support sensory work, consumer tests and customer visits
  • Keep bakery, lab and storage areas clean, organized and stocked
  • Order lab and packaging supplies and ensure equipment and tools are working properly
  • Support efficient R&D lab and Innovation Centre use through planning, 5S and GMPs
  • Follow traceability, GMP, Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements and report issues promptly

Requirements

  • Post-secondary diploma or degree, preferably in the sciences, with a practical, hands-on mindset
  • Working proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong data management skills across multiple systems
  • Excellent organization, attention to detail and time management, with the ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Strong English communication skills, one-on-one and in groups, with a focus on win-win solutions
  • Proactive, self-motivated team player who looks for process improvements
  • Ability to lift 25 kg and stand for extended periods
  • Excellent safety record and reliable attendance
  • Experience in a food production facility is an asset
  • Onsite role with up to 10% travel
  • Curiosity about digital tools, data and AI, and comfort learning new systems
  • Experience with SAP and/or CRM is an asset

Benefits

  • Fair and competitive compensation, benchmarked against the market
  • Comprehensive group insurance and retirement benefits
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) for you and your family
  • Puratos Welcome Journey onboarding, including a buddy to help you settle in
  • Learning, training and career growth opportunities within a global company

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$63,000 - CA$70,000 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteMississaugaCanada

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