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Position Summary

We have called the vibrant community of St. Joseph home for 30 years. Recognized with the All-America City Award, St. Joseph embodies the spirit of collaboration and exceptional results. Our wet dog and cat food factory, a special home for our passionate associates, produces millions of cases of flagship brands like Fancy Feast® and Beneful® Prepared Meals. Beyond the work, our St. Joseph team actively supports the United Way and United Cerebral Palsy foundations, raising $750,000 in the past five years for non-profits local to the St. Joseph community. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.  With increased production, reinvestment, and a culture of continuous improvement, we unlock our fullest potential. Join our close-knit team focused on safety, personal growth, development, and community. What could you add to this remarkable mix?  

As a Factory Quality Technician, you’ll ensure the HACCP/Food Safety Plans are effective and compliant with all regulatory, internal, and external requirements. You’ll help develop, implement, manage, review, and enforce the HACCP program and principles with a focus on prevention and education. An open line of communication with factory leadership and personnel to share feedback on HACCP compliance is expected. As a member of the factory food safety team, you’ll also promote continuous improvement as it pertains to quality and safety, the core of our culture.

• Monitor the HACCP program, standard operating procedures and verification activities, ensuring proper corrective action and documentation for deviations.
• Maintain the HACCP plan and scheduling of assessments, change control, audits, and other activities in accordance with HACCP guidelines.
• Complete Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) reviews of paperwork and support internal and external audits, including ISO and regulatory audits/inspections.
• Function as a resource in the development, coordination, and administration of HACCP-related activities and conduct employee training relative to HACCP principles and requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance on sanitary design and/or modifications of equipment prior to and during installation or construction.
• Perform and document HACCP studies for new ingredients, packaging, drops, and products.
• Conduct corrective actions for HACCP and thermal process.

Requirements

• High School or GED diploma.   
• 2+ years’ experience working in food quality, lab, manufacturing, production, or related environment

Other

• Associates degree preferred
• HAACP certification preferred
• PCQI experience preferred

The approximate pay range for this position is $45,000 - $59,000. 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 background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

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.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
 
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
 

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Job Requisition: 395162