Quality Technician II

TreeHouse Foods • Cedar Rapids, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

About the Role: Our Cedar Rapids, IA, facility, a manufacturer of quality private label oatmeal, is seeking a Quality Technician II. As Quality Technician II, you will perform complex chemical and physical tests at various stages of the production process and compile and evaluate analytical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; Degree in Science, Food or related field is strongly preferred.
• One to three years of experience in quality control, laboratory testing, or a related role within a manufacturing or food production environment is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing techniques, quality assurance protocols, and regulatory requirements is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and chemical testing on products to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Make accept/reject decision on incoming raw materials and pre-shipment finished good samples.
• Possess a high degree of analytical and instrumentation training, and ability to make independent judgment.
• Interact with other departments to communicate testing results.
• Conduct routine sampling and auditing of packaging materials and raw ingredients for quality and specification adherence.
• Initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain and update testing procedures in alignment with industry best practices.
• Input and manage test results in the Laboratory Data Management System (LDMS) accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment, following all laboratory safety protocols.

Benefits

• 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 two weeks of vacation (increasing to three weeks after just three years of service), five sick days, two emergency days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• 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 .
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees