Quality Technician I

Barrett Petfood•Brainerd, MN

1d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Join Barrett Petfood as a Full Time Quality Technician in Brainerd, MN, where innovation meets passion for pet nutrition. Here, you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring Quality Control processes that uphold our commitment to excellence. Our onsite position allows you to collaborate directly with a dynamic team that prioritizes customer-centricity. With competitive pay ranging from $22.50 to $24.50 per hour, your expertise in quality assessment will be valued and rewarded. Embrace the challenge of problem-solving in a high-performance culture that fosters creativity and integrity. As a key player in advancing our manufacturing standards, you’ll contribute to a safer environment, making an impact on the wellbeing of pets everywhere. Don’t miss your chance to join a company that thrives on innovation and quality in every bowl! As a Full Time Quality Technician at Barrett Petfood, you will be at the forefront of our commitment to Safety and Quality Control. This role entails conducting comprehensive checks throughout the entire production process, from the inspection of raw ingredients and materials to the final product. You’ll actively monitor production methods and practices, ensuring that every step aligns with our rigorous safety protocols and quality standards. Your keen eye for detail and problem-solving abilities will be vital in maintaining our high-performance culture, while also ensuring that our products meet the expectations of our customer-centric mission. By adhering to sanitation procedures, you will help create an environment that prioritizes both safety and quality, contributing significantly to the overall success of our manufacturing operations. To excel as a Full Time Quality Technician at Barrett Petfood, a range of essential skills is required to ensure effective Quality Control throughout the production process. Attention to detail is paramount, as you will be responsible for meticulously examining raw ingredients and finished products to uphold our safety and quality standards. Strong organizational skills will enable you to efficiently monitor production methods and practices, while computer skills are essential for data entry and analysis. Additionally, mathematical skills will be necessary for precise measurements and calculations during quality assessments. A proactive approach to problem-solving will further enhance your ability to identify areas for improvement and contribute to our innovative, customer-focused culture. With these skills, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining the high standards that Barrett Petfood is known for in the pet food manufacturing industry.

Requirements

Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Computer Skills
Mathematical skills

Responsibilities

Ensures and verifies that all plant departments and employees are adhering to the quality standards and guidelines of the company.
Takes samples, tests, records, and reports on basic physical, chemical, and biological properties of ingredients, formulations, packaging, and other associated material, leading to their acceptance, approval, or disposition.
Actively monitors, teaches, and enforces plant sanitation policies, GMP's, HACCP, and methods for allergen control
Prepares, maintains, monitors, and tracks plant documentation
Monitor the departmental efficiency, testing and approval times, yields, scrap loss, and other key indicators
Teaches, instructs, and leads plant employees in issues regarding sanitation
Accurately prepares and maintains all departmental forms and documents. Monitors the completion of paperwork by other departments, emphasizing optimum record keeping within all plant areas.