Job Information
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. Quality Systems Technologist - Microbiologist in Dixon, Illinois
Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
IL Dixon
Job Type:
Research and Development
Job Posting Title:
Quality Systems Technologist - Microbiologist
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 yourteam through our employee recognition programs
Job Description:
About the Role:
The QA Systems Technologist role at the Dixon location supports the completion of microbiological analysis of finished products, raw materials, and environmental samples for the plant. The role also includes oversight and responsibility for the implementation and validation methods and writing and establishing specifications. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:
Acquiring knowledge of plant operations to support QA and Operations in addressing food safety and quality issues.
Collection, analyzing, and interpreting environmental samples for microbiological evaluation to assess sanitation effectiveness in production areas.
Assisting in aspects of deviation holds and final disposition to include releasing or destructing product as required.
Supporting QA Lab as a back up to other supervisors for the development of daily schedules, allocating labor, and adjusting as needed based on resources.
Assisting in audits with record presentation and explanation to auditors, including GFSI, Internal, and Customer/3rd party audits
Ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies or other quality-related certifications such as HACCP, GMPs, SQF, and other relevant audits.
Important Details: This is a full-time onsite role supporting 1st shift plant quality and microbiology needs. Some schedule flexing may be required.
About You:
You’ll fit right in if you have:
Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field required
1 Year of laboratory experience required
Strong knowledge of excel, SAP or other inventory/data tracking systems
Strong knowledge of document control systems and processes and ability to stay organized and on track
Strong communication skills at all levels of management
Strong knowledge of Inspection and Quality Control methods, techniques, equipment, and measurement and testing procedures
Previous experience in a laboratory, especially in a manufacturing environment – food manufacturing is a plus
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TreeHouse Foods is a private label food and beverage leader focused on customer brands and custom products. When customers partner with TreeHouse they can expect access to an industry-leading portfolio, strategic vision, on-trend innovation and insights, world-class supply chain, operational excellence and flexibility, collaborative approaches, and dedicated customer service.
Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers. We engage with retail grocery, food away from home, and industrial and export customers, including most of the leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators in the United States and Canada.
Our portfolio includes a variety of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and snack products.
Customers can expect comprehensive flavor profiles including natural, organic, and preservative-free ingredients in many categories and packaging formats.
TreeHouse Foods is best known for food and beverages produced by our two largest businesses Bay Valley Foods, LLC (including E.D. Smith and Sturm Foods) and TreeHouse Private Brands. With more than 10,000 employees in over 35 plants across the United States, Canada, and Italy, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Disability Assistance
TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.com . In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying.
To all recruitment agencies: TreeHouse Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Treehouse Foods employees, or any company location(s). TreeHouse Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
EEO Considerations: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.