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Quality Technician
at Protenergy Natural Foods Corp.
Cambridge, MD
Posted: 4-30-2025
Manufacturing and Production
$55,134/year
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About this Career
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Skills
Continuous Improvement Process, Testing Techniques, Food Manufacturing, Safety Assurance, Auditing, FDA Regulations, Leadership, Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP), Sensory Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Good Manufacturing Practices, Laboratory Testing, Electronic Systems, Safety Procedures, Food Safety And Sanitation, Team Oriented, Data Entry, Computer Literacy
Job Description
Employee Type:
Full timeLocation:
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 Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away! Click on the "Apply" button or go directly to www.treehousefoods.com/careers to let us know you're ready to join our team! At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time". TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected]TreeHouse Use Only:
#IND1 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 29 plants across the United States, Canada, and Italy, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Recruitment Fraud Alert We want to ensure your career journey with TreeHouse Foods is safe and secure. Scammers may attempt to impersonate our company by sending fake job offers, interview, and sensitive document requests. If you receive an email claiming to be from us, always verify the sender's email address—it should match our official company domain (@treehousefoods.com) exactly. We will never ask for payment, financial, or personal information and documents as part of our interview process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us directly by visiting the Contact page on our website. Stay vigilant to protect yourself from recruitment scams.Disability Assistance and EEO Considerations:
At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time." TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.com 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.Other Job Posting Details
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$49,525/yr
$55,432/yr