Quality Mill Tech

Barrett Petfood•Brainerd, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Barrett Petfood as a Full-Time Quality Mill Tech and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to producing top-tier pet food products. Located in the scenic Brainerd, MN, this onsite position offers the opportunity to work in a lively environment where innovation and safety are prioritized. Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards, and you'll be part of a culture that values problem-solving and customer-centricity. With a competitive pay range of $25.50 - $27.50 per hour , you'll enjoy a rewarding experience while contributing to a high-performance team. Your schedule will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 6am - 6pm.

Requirements

Strong foundation in basic math, biology, and chemistry to accurately assess and analyze product quality.
Keen attention to detail is essential for identifying deviations from our strict GMPs and safety protocols, ensuring that every ingredient and finished product adheres to our high standards.
Effective teamwork and communication skills are crucial, as you'll collaborate with various departments to promote a culture of quality and safety.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally is necessary to manage raw materials and samples.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and perform other physical activities required in a manufacturing environment.
Climb and descend stairs and ladders safely and routinely, including accessing elevated work areas and equipment.
Ability to safely operate or work from a scissor lift to access elevated equipment and production areas for inspection, verification, and environmental or sanitation sampling
Maintain balance and stability while working on elevated platforms, stairs, ladders, and uneven or wet surfaces, as applicable.
Work in varying environmental conditions, including areas that may be hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or subject to temperature fluctuations.

Responsibilities

Ensure and verify that all plant departments and employees adhere to company quality standards, food safety requirements, policies, and established procedures.
Collect samples and perform required testing to evaluate the basic physical, chemical, and biological properties of ingredients, formulations, packaging, and other associated materials.
Accurately record, evaluate, and report test results to support the acceptance, approval, rejection, or disposition of materials and products.
Identify and communicate quality, sanitation, and food safety concerns to appropriate personnel and assist with corrective and preventive actions.
Prepare, maintain, monitor, and track plant quality and food safety documentation and records.
Provide training, instruction, and guidance to plant employees regarding sanitation, GMPs, food safety, quality standards, HACCP requirements, allergen control and related procedures.
Accurately prepare and maintain departmental forms, records, and documentation.
Monitor the completion and accuracy of required paperwork by other departments, promoting consistent and effective recordkeeping throughout all plant areas.
Conduct routine inspections and verification activities to ensure compliance with established quality and food safety standards.
Communicate findings and trends to management and appropriate department personnel in a timely and professional manner.
Identify and manage nonconforming materials and products by placing appropriate holds, initiating and documenting investigations, and releasing product once quality and food safety requirements have been verified and met.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, food safety, sanitation, documentation, and production efficiency.
Additional customer relation specific projects when needed
Perform other quality-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.