QA Auditor

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 3,389,000 - 3,423,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness programs

Paid holidays

Inclusive environment

Career growth

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. is hiring a QA Auditor in Kitchener, Ontario. The role focuses on testing and inspecting products during production to ensure GMP-compliant quality and regulatory standards are met.

You will gather data, analyze results, and support certificates of analysis for outbound shipments. The role requires a high school diploma with prior food manufacturing experience and familiarity with HACCP and FDA regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred, especially aseptic environments.
• Basic understanding of lab equipment, testing techniques, and food safety protocols (HACCP, FDA).

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and chemical testing on retail products to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine sampling and auditing of packaging materials and raw ingredients for quality and specification adherence.
• Input and manage test results in the Laboratory Data Management System (LDMS) accurately and timely.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COA) for outbound shipments.
• Perform real-time, in-process quality checks and laboratory tests on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure specifications.

Skills

High school diploma

Food manufacturing experience

HACCP/FDA knowledge

Job description

CAN-ON Kitchener

Full time

R30974

Employee Type: Full time

Location: ON Kitchener

Job Type: Quality

Job Posting Title: QA Auditor

About Us: TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 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.

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time.” Guided by our values— Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

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 QA Auditor is responsible for testing and inspecting products during production to make sure they meet quality standards. This includes checking materials, in-process products, and finished goods. The role involves gathering and analyzing data to ensure products are reliable and of good quality. The QA Auditor also follows company procedures to ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are maintained throughout the production process.

You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Perform physical and chemical testing on retail products to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct routine sampling and auditing of retail and industrial packaging materials and raw ingredients for quality and specification adherence

• Input and manage test results in the Laboratory Data Management System (LDMS) accurately and in a timely manner.

• Prepare and complete Certificates of Analysis (COA) for outbound shipments.

• Perform real-time, in-process quality checks and laboratory tests on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.

Important Details: This is a full-time permanent role on 3rd shift, which operates Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Shift differential included. The wage range for this position is $24.60–$24.85 per hour, with $24.60 as the starting rate and $24.85 as the full rate. This posting is for a newly created role that is not currently vacant.

About You:

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school background preferred.

• Experience in food manufacturing, preferably in an aseptic processing environment.

• Basic understanding of lab equipment and testing techniques, familiarity with HACCP principles, FDA regulations, and food safety protocols.

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 [e-mail]

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 26 plants across the United States and Canada, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Disability Assistance and EEO Considerations: 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 [e-mail]

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.