Food Manufacturing Excellence
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About Us
- Need help creating a shelf life program?
- Could you use a small consumer test to determine the “critical to quality” attributes of your product portfolio?
- Could you use a little assistance in creating online training modules or setting up a “train the trainer” culture in your facility?
- Do you have an operation that you’d like to increase your throughput or yield on?
- Is it time to bolster your food safety program?
TechHelp’s Idaho-based Food Manufacturing Team, led by Catherine Cantley and Janna Hamlett, includes university faculty, agricultural extension
resources, and internationally recognized contracted partners. Together we bring a broad range of services to the food industry through site visits, needs assessments, on-site project work, on-site training, and public courses. TechHelp offers a wide range of services that can help you grow revenues, improve productivity & performance, and strengthen your global competitiveness. Contact TechHelp today to schedule a free assessment.
Regulators, retailers, and industrial customers require food and dairy processors to adhere to stringent rules or global food safety standards that protect consumers. TechHelp offers a full suite of services and courses that help processors learn about, get certified in, and implement modern food safety standards that improve products, processes, and competitiveness. In 2018, TechHelp joined its sister MEP Centers in Washington and Montana to create a tri-state food safety partnership focused on sharing knowledge and resources. The multi-state initiative is led by Food Safety Project Manager Jolene Cram, who works for the University of Montana but is based with TechHelp at Boise State University.
For Information Contact:
- Catherine Cantley at 208-426-2181 or catherinecantley@techhelp.org
- Janna Hamlett at 208-731-9363 or jannahamlett@techhelp.org
- Request a complimentary visit or assessment.
Our Services
Advanced Food Safety Programs
FSMA Gap Analysis,
HACCP,
IFSC,
Food Safety Program Development and Audits,
Microbiological Testing,
FSMA Certified Curriculums for Human and Animal Food, Foreign Suppliers, Product Safety, and Seafood.
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Product & Process Cost Savings
Ingredient Substitutions and Eliminations,
Process and Yield Improvement,
Operational Excellence,
and Food Lean Operations.
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Additional Services
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Our Work With Clients
Janna and Catherine are top-notch! I learned so much from them. Their personal experiences were very interesting and what I probably liked best.
We were able to work on our actual Food Safety Plans during the class and break things up into manageable pieces. Great information and templates provided to make the plan easy to write.
“TechHelp looked at our 106-year-old factory and designed a plan to implement today’s food safety standards. With their help and knowledge, Idaho Candy Company is now working toward a bright future instead of being left in the past.”
“As a food producer in rural Idaho, we feel very fortunate that we can tap into the knowledge and expertise available through TechHelp and its network of service providers. Everyone has been unbelievably helpful and really wants to see small farmers like us succeed.”
“Our Lean effort drew widespread support from employees, and didn’t lead to job losses. Productivity is up, waste is down and the overall picture is a lot of improvement and more communication.”
“I am proud of how we embraced a Lean program that empowers each individual to make a difference toward the goal of process improvement. Every employee can make a difference in how we go to market with the goods and services we provide.”
"As a producer in rural Idaho, we were thrilled to be able to draw upon the knowledge and expertise of Jeff Kronenberg, from TechHelp and the University of Idaho, to help us with our food safety, HACCP and quality programs.”
“We enjoy the FSMA and Internal Auditing courses provided by TechHelp. TechHelp is very useful and helps keep us updated on the FDA changes. TechHelp does an awesome job of training. We can ask questions long after class, and the information is good and helpful. TechHelp is an excellent resource in regards to FSMA.”
“TechHelp has been a wonderful asset for our business. With each meeting, new and different ideas come to surface. Their guidance and direction as we pursue these avenues has been invaluable.”
“TechHelp put in a lot of hard work to get us up to speed on our GFSI audit. It’s a good feeling to know we were only 15 points shy of a superior rating. We are in the process of correcting items that will help us achieve that rating.”
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Catherine Cantley
catherinecantley@techhelp.org
208.426.2181
Janna Hamlett
jannahamlett@techhelp.org
208.731.9363
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Leadership in Manufacturing – Webinar Series
OnlineThis course is for people in supervisory roles and those who will soon be in those positions, intended to equip participants with the necessary skills to manage, supervise, and lead staff. The instructors of this course have years of experience leading teams in some of the top manufacturing organizations across the U.S. Come leverage their expertise by not only learning but also practicing the skills needed to have a highly effective and functioning team.
$599
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OSHA 10 Course for General Industry – ONLINE – May 4-5, 2021
OnlineThis course helps to train and prepare employees to identify, control, and prevent injuries from common occupational hazards in facilities (like manufacturing facilities). It also provides information on worker’s rights and employer responsibilities according to OSHA. At the completion of the course, you will receive a DOL (Department of Labor) OSHA 10 General Industry card. This course meets the training requirements of the OSHA 10 designation and is taught by an authorized instructor.
$150
Leadership in Manufacturing – Webinar Series
OnlineThis course is for people in supervisory roles and those who will soon be in those positions, intended to equip participants with the necessary skills to manage, supervise, and lead staff. The instructors of this course have years of experience leading teams in some of the top manufacturing organizations across the U.S. Come leverage their expertise by not only learning but also practicing the skills needed to have a highly effective and functioning team.
$599
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OSHA 30 Course for General Industry – ONLINE – May 10-13, 2021
OnlineParticipants will learn the basic elements and requirements and standards in 29 CFR 1910 and will learn to develop and train on policies and procedures involved in identifying, avoiding, controlling, and preventing common workplace hazards. Students will also learn employer and employees responsibilities for each standard. At the completion of the course, you will receive a DOL (Department of Labor) OSHA 30 General Industry card. This course meets the training requirements of the OSHA 30 designation and is taught by an authorized instructor.
$375
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food – Bozeman, MT
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