Associate Quality Specialist - TREEHOUSE FOODS : Job Details

Employee Type:Full timeLocation:TX CarrolltonJob Type:QualityJob Posting Title:Associate Quality Specialist About Us : TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of more than two dozen 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 . What You G ain :

• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training , tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform - DevelopU - with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups .
• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period - you're eligible from your first day!
• 401 ( k ) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities , including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holi days) .
• Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs .

Job Description: About the Role : The Associate Q uality Specialist role at the Carrollton facility will i mplement quality programs within the plant, supporting management in the implementation of relevant quality processes and procedures and the daily execution of related activities. The Associate Specialist participates on cross functional teams to ensure effective collaboration and to identify , resolve, and prevent FS&Q events. You will add value by:

• Supporting FS&Q Manager & Supervisor with respect to the facility's Food Safety Plan, Food Defense Plan, Food Quality Plan and related prerequisite programs including, but not limited to: formula control, mock trace and recall, consumer complaint management, GMPs, sanitation, pest control, allergen control, environmental pathogen control, sanitation effectiveness, calibration, document control, kosher, SPC, corrective and preventative actions, and verification and validation programs.

• Conducting daily record review as prescribed in facility's Food Safety and Quality programs.

• Troubleshooting problems and implements corrective actions through root cause analysis.

• Running and/or assisting Supervisor with Regulatory inspections, GFSI certification. Identitying Preserved Certification Audits, and Customer visits as needed.

• Representing the Food Safety & Quality department for continuous improvement initiatives

• Conducting Consumer Complaint investigations and working with FS&Q Manager on responses.

• Supporting RDI plant trials and/or projects that qualify new ingredients, suppliers, formulas or processes.

• Maintaining and updating the plant product specification database as needed.

• Obtaining proficiency on all lab and production line FS&Q checks.

Important Details: This is a full-time role at our Carollton, TX facility with day time hours Monday - Friday, sometimes requiring flexibility. About You: You'll fit right in if you have:

• Associate degree required , Bachelor's HIGHLY preferred in Food Science, Microbiology or related field.

• 2 years' experience in food manufacturing, scientific laboratory or similar industries is a plus.

• Familiarity in using continuous improvement tools and fundamentals.

• Must possess sound problem-solving skills, be analytical, and creative to investigate problems in order to recommend and implement solutions.

• Efficient computer skills; strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and familiarity with programs such as SAP and Infinity-QS an asset.

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