QC Technician

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

ON Richmond Hill

Job Type:

Quality

Job Posting Title:

QC Technician

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.

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:

Position Summary:

This position will support the Quality Assurance Team by following quality assurance procedures, to ensure conformance of ingredients, materials and finished products.

Key Responsibilities:

Performs micro analytical test of finished products and ingredients; at a minimum APC, yeast & mold, and pH testing

Collects and test environmental swabs and equipment Micro swabs

Exercise GMP, maintain hygiene, organization and 5S in Micro laboratory

Monitors and calibrate lab instruments and plant measuring devices

Test and analyze finished goods shelf life

Collects/prepares and facilitate submission of samples to external laboratory testing

Reports out of specifications and nonconforming products.

Monitor and maintains laboratory supplies/materials inventory

Performs quality analytical test of raw and finished goods such as: code interpretation, total solids, brix, pH, density, sodium and organoleptic/sensory evaluations as required

Conducts CCP monitoring of Aseptic process in Packaging and Sterilization area and performs evaluation of Package Integrity when required.

Initiate NCR and placing non-conforming materials and Finished Goods on Hold.

Maintains micro and quality records and documents up to date.

Act as a back-up for Quality Control Technicians

Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees.

Performed other duties assigned as required

Hours of Work: This position operates on an 8-hour schedule and works over weekends

Minimum Qualifications:

Post-Secondary education within the Food Science related field or equivalent experience is preferred (such as Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Food Science)

Minimum of 1 year working experience within a dynamic Quality department

Excellent typing and numerical data entry skills

Experience in aseptic process is a plus

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment

Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

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