QC Technician

at  TreeHouse Foods

ABOUT US:

TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of production facilities across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future .

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will support the Quality Assurance team by following quality assurance procedures, to ensure conformance of ingredients, materials and finished products.
Shift: Night, 1 year contract

REQUIREMENTS:

• Post secondary education within a Food Science related field is preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the food manufacturing industry is preferred
• Organized and a meticulous eye for detail and accuracy
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Self-starter / strong initiative
• Team player with ability to work cross-functionally
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Fast typing and numerical data entry skills
  Protenergy Natural Foods Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Analytical Testing:

• Responsible for organizing and testing all aseptic final product
• Must be proficient at setting up, calibrating and performing; Code interpretation, Total Solids, Brix, pH, Density, Sodium and Organoleptic evaluations.
• Conduct sensory evaluation as required
• Must be able to taste liquid broth, including meat and seafood ingredients

Line Tests:

• Package integrity evaluation
• Case inspection, case code inspection.
• Peroxide test
• Cooler inspection.
• Glass check
• Line start up check
• Hourly batch pH test check
• Line weight checks
• Pasteurizer checks

NCR’s:

• Initiate NCR, place Hold tags on product if in the building.
• Update NCR book
• Follow up and close open NCR’s

Batch Testing:

• Responsible for organizing, testing, modifying, re-sampling and releasing all aseptic soup batches.
• Must be proficient at setting up, calibrating and performing;
• Total Solids, Brix, pH, Density, Sodium and Organoleptic evaluations.

Micro:

• Assist with micro testing, pH testing and plating when required, i.e. busy season or early release requirement
• Read all plates and fill in the micro record for manager’s signature. If any counts found investigate.
• Collect, pack and send samples to outside lab.
• Change hot room temperature chart