Food Technician

Employee Type: Full time Location: NE Omaha R&D Center Job Type: Research and Development Job Posting Title: Food Technician About Us: TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of production facilities 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, 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 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: About the Role: The Food Technician role at the Omaha location assists with the design, plan, validation and implementation of new products, line extensions, product improvements and technical service for TreeHouse Foods that meet product offering requirements. Maintains R&D laboratory and equipment for specified location. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to: Under direct supervision, conduct varied and routine tests in laboratory, pilot plant and production following recognized procedures Perform technical assignments of simple to moderate complexity under supervision Evaluate and record results of testing including product attributes, formulations, and processing parameters; maintain results in an organized manner Communicate results/observations to supervisor Support bench-top and pilot plant testing, plant trials and product start-ups in collaboration with scientists and pilot/plant operations staff; includes the coordination of product and ingredient shipments Maintain appropriate inventories of commonly used ingredients and laboratory supplies Work under supervision to develop customer R&D samples and ship to customers as requested Responsible for upkeep of laboratory equipment Complete project objectives within established timeframe Maintain accurate and complete records Maintain an organized work area, following GMP’s Important Details: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs. About You: You’ll fit right in if you have: No experience required High School degree or equivalent required Ability to stand 50% of time or more, lift 50lbs, travel <5%, work in hot or cold environments Communicate effectively and openly while working with a cross-functional team Must be a self-starter, independent, energetic and resourceful Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently Excellent written and verbal communications skills Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) 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! 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! 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 35 plants across the United States, Canada, and Italy, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Disability Assistance TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.com. In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. 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. EEO Considerations: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Salary : $36,600 - $46,400