Job Description

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success.

We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover.

We foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards for performance.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Position Summary:

Conduct and assure all quality-monitoring functions on a shift basis, including raw, in process and finished product and packaging conform to standards and specifications. Provide and log detailed information relating to the quality of the product, package and process. Work effectively with Production to check and ensure these specification requirements are met. Additional functions can include checking the incubation samples and applying microbiological methods to ensure the product run food safety prior to releasing products. Guaranteeing all finished product packaging and package integrity specifications are being followed. Responsible for reporting results and communicating issues related to all raw, in process and incubation testing to management. Responsible for applying microbiological methods to assist in projects and investigations as needed. Responsible for abiding by and ensuring all food safety and quality protocols are followed.

Essential Functions:

• Assure that raw material, intermediates and finished product conforms to specification. Accomplished by performing and documenting sensory evaluation, various analytical & microbial testing and process plant observation. Utilize quality software to document and monitor SPC data as well as communicate and identify trends.

• Adjust intermediate and finished product batches for Mix and Blend Operator as needed to satisfy specification requirement. Approve batch and ensure issued in SAP before it is processed through the UHT system.

• Inspect transfer, mixing, and process equipment and production environment to ensure proper cleaning and quality practices. Monitor equipment for allergen, ATP and microbial compliance and conduct verification testing per procedure.

• Evaluate and document test results and communicate deviations from specifications to QA Lead, Manager and other appropriate staff. Ensure that any deviations from product quality or specification including package integrity are properly placed on hold.

• Maintain organized and clean work area as well as timely QA records.

• Operate, maintain and calibrate lab equipment; this may include but is not limited to pH meters, moisture analyzers, refractometers, fat analyzers, colorimeter, protein analyzer, water activity meters, etc.

• Collect retention samples as required and maintain organized storage system.

• Assist in placing raw materials and finished goods onto hold and release as well as proper documentation, reporting and tagging.

• Perform incubation testing on finished product prior to release. This includes monitoring temperatures of incubation rooms creating and updating daily incubation reports and related documentation. Assure that product conforms to post-process pH and microbial testing standards.

• Perform package integrity checks to confirm the aseptic condition of Tetra Pak containers. This includes visual and destructive tests of the package.

• Monitor package, case code, and cap placement. Ensure that correct fiber, case code, label and package code are used. Approve the case code and or label before each production run.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Secondary Functions

• Oversee other QA technicians when QA Leader is absent or on vacation.

• Apply basic microbiological methods including streak plating, pour plating, spread plating, petrifilm plating, serial dilutions, etc.

• Assist in testing resampled/held product & evaluation of package integrity on defective packages.

• Sampling and monitoring of incoming ingredients for compliance to specifications including review of Certificates of Analysis (COA’s) or sampling and testing as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities: This position is not supervisory in nature.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong technical knowledge in area of responsibility and able to adapt to new technology and requirements.

• Maintain professional and positive attitude at all times.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the application of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook & SAP.

• Strong math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)

• Strong decision-making skills, training skills, problem analysis skills, teamwork, creativity, the need to read, write, speak and understand the English language and the need to perform advanced math (analysis, statistics, significant data or number manipulation)

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks throughout the day.

• Continuous physical activities including continuous walking, talking, reaching, feeling, the use of repetitive motions of hands/wrists, hearing and standing, and the position requires frequent stooping, sitting, grasping and handling.

• Ability to push, pull, or move up to 150 pounds and the ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds frequently

Minimum qualifications:

The position requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent specializing in Food Science, Quality Assurance or related field, years of experience accepted in lieu of degree. Required one year of relevant experience, preferably in a food manufacturing setting.

Working conditions:

QA work is performed in a lab, warehouse or production environment and involves the extensive use of office and lab equipment. The position is subject to shift work, extensive close work heavy lifting and constant standing as well as frequent walking back and forth between multiple buildings and areas of work. While performing the duties of the job incumbent could be working around moving mechanical parts. The position is subject to extensive close work, the use of and exposure to hazardous materials, high voltage, hot pipes and constant standing. The noise level is typically moderate to loud. Some overtime may be required.

• Alternative Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 3 or 4 days per week

  • Front Half Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Wednesday 6am-6:30pm

  • Back Half Days: Every other Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6am-6:30pm

  • Front Half Nights: Every other Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 6pm-6:30am

  • Back Half Nights: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, every other Saturday 6pm-6:30am

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.