We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

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POSITION SUMMARY

As the Quality Technician, you will perform a variety of tasks. You will lead the factory in ensuring that all quality operations aspects are in place and high functioning including, but not limited to product integrity, net contents, and sensory program. You will also be responsible for ensuring all non-conforming finished product is placed on quality hold to prevent shipment to our customers. You will regularly interact with Production, Maintenance, and Product Safety. Quality and safety are the promises we make on every bag, container, tub, and can – and we continue to deliver on that promise.

• Interact extensively with the operations group and influence, coach, and train all other factory personnel with regards to QA requirements and expectations
• Responsible for the proper use and maintenance of lab equipment including the maintenance, cleaning, and calibration
• Work as a team with other lab associates to achieve shift, department, and factory objectives
• Assist in preparation for compliance audits 
• Be a technical expert for factory process and equipment
• Oversee and ensure finished product specifications are maintained and updated as necessary

 
When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration. 
 

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration. 

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1+ years work experience in Quality Assurance in manufacturing, lab, military, or related environment
• Willing and able to work an overnight shift (6 PM - 6 AM) on a 2/2/3, 12-hour schedule

Other

• Experience with food safety within manufacturing preferred
• Experience in a quality lab environment preferred

The approximate pay range for this position is $39,000 to $57,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com) 

REQUISITION ID:

293869

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

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