Quality Assurance Technician

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About Protenergy Natural Foods:

Protenergy Natural Foods Corp. is a rapidly growing and profitable mid-size company specializing in the manufacturing of aseptically packaged natural food and beverage products. Founded in 2004 by industry veterans who recognized an opportunity to bring innovative technologies to the food production industry, the company has a strong track record of growth. Our parent company, Treehouse Foods of Oak Brook, Illinois, is a food manufacturer servicing primarily the retail grocery and food service distribution channels, and is one of the largest private label food manufacturers in the United States.

Our Environment:

Protenergy Natural Foods maintains a 24 hour 7 days per week continental shift rotational environment. Shifts are 12 hours, from 7am to 7:30pm (days) or 7:00pm to 7:30am (nights). We maintain a 2-3 rotation, where in fourteen calendar days you will work a total of seven where every other weekend is a long weekend

Position Summary: This position will implement quality assurance procedures to assure conformance of incoming ingredients, materials and finished products to establish specifications and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Batch Testing:

• Responsible for organizing, testing, modifying, re-sampling and releasing all aseptic soup batches.
• Must be proficient at setting up, calibrating and performing;
• Total Solids, Brix, pH, Density, Sodium and Organoleptic evaluations.

Analytical Testing:

• Responsible for organizing and testing all aseptic final product. -
• Must be proficient at setting up, calibrating and performing; Code interpretation, Total Solids, Brix, pH, Density, Sodium and Organoleptic evaluations.
• Conduct sensory evaluation as required.

Micro:

• Assist with micro testing, pH testing and plating when required, i.e. busy season or early release requirement

Line Tests:

• Package integrity evaluation
• Case inspection, case code inspection.
• Peroxide test
• Cooler inspection.
• Glass check
• Line start up check
• Hourly batch pH test check
• Line weight checks

Minimum Requirements:

• Post secondary education required. Bachelor’s degree in a Food Science related field is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in the Food Industry
• Organized and a meticulous eye for detail and accuracy
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Team player with ability to work cross-functionally, enthusiastic, strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter / strong initiative
• Familiar with CFIA/FSEP audit system
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs