QA Lead Technician

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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 routine and advanced in-process testing using lab equipment (e.g., pH meters, Brix meters, salt analyzers, solids machine) to monitor product quality across all production areas.
• Lead and train new lab technicians, ensuring proper understanding and execution of lab procedures.
• Help to coordinate technician schedules and provide shift coverage during PTO or call-outs as needed.
• Conduct daily equipment calibration, verifications, and troubleshooting to maintain lab accuracy and compliance.
• Perform inventory checks and ensure lab supplies, tools, and documentation are properly maintained.
• Pull and evaluate hold and retention samples, providing written reports to FSQA Supervisors.
• Audit operator-controlled processes (batching, processing, filling) to verify conformance to standards.
• Participate in and lead internal audits, supporting compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between FSQA and production to ensure timely communication of quality concerns or deviations.
• Support FSQA team with special projects, investigations, or cross-functional tasks as assigned.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and complete records and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned by FSQA Supervisor or Management.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Must be able to obtain a Better Process Control School Certification
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school background preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing, preferably in an aseptic processing environment.
• Strong 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 Rate: $28.98/hr

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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

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