Quality Mill Tech

Barrett Petfood•Brainerd, MN

2d•$20 - $22•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 $19.50 - $21.50 per hour, you'll enjoy a rewarding experience while contributing to a high-performance team. Each day presents new challenges, allowing you to showcase your skills and grow in an exciting industry. Are you the Quality Mill Tech we're looking for? To excel as a Quality Assurance Technician at Barrett Petfood, you'll need a strong foundation in basic math, biology, and chemistry to accurately assess and analyze product quality. A 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. Additionally, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally is necessary to manage raw materials and samples. If you possess these skills and a commitment to excellence, you'd be an invaluable asset to our production team.

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

Responsibilities

Inspect and sample incoming grains and raw materials for quality and contamination risks
Verify flour grind specifications
Sample collection and testing. Perform analytical testing (GA analysis, mycotoxin screening)
Maintain lab equipment and cleanliness
Monitor critical control points (CCPs) and preventive controls
Document and review production records for accuracy and compliance
Investigate non-conformances and support corrective actions
Ensures and verifies that plant departments and employees are adhering to the quality standards and guidelines of the company.
Actively monitors, and enforces company GMP's
Prepare and maintain departmental forms and documents. Monitor the completion of paperwork by other departments.