Quality Technician

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MD Cambridge

Job Type:

Production Operations

Job Posting Title:

Quality Technician

About Us:

TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices 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 and develop their careers, 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.

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values—Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain:

• Competitive compensation and benefits program!

• Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs! Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities!

• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people

• Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth.

• Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform real-time, in-process quality checks and laboratory tests on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Monitor critical control points and aseptic process parameters (e.g., pH, Brix, viscosity, temperature, fill weights, seals, etc).
• Collect and analyze product and environmental samples according to defined sampling schedules and SOPs.
• Accurately document all testing results in paper logs and/or electronic systems in accordance with company policies and guidelines, along with regulatory requirements.
• Immediately notify production and QA leadership of any deviations or non-conformances; assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Verify and calibrate laboratory instruments daily to maintain test accuracy.
• Conduct sensory evaluations, visual inspections, and line audits as needed.
• Assist with batch release and hold/release processes.
• Maintain a clean and organized lab environment that complies with lab practices and GMP standards.
• Participate in internal audits, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions or practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school background preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing, preferably in an aseptic processing environment.
• Basic understanding of lab equipment and testing techniques.
• Familiarity with HACCP principles, FDA regulations, and food safety protocols.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain precise documentation.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and process monitoring.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Pay Range: $23.81-$26.65/hr

                                                             

                                                                                                                                           

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