Quality Technician

Nutreco•Neosho, MO

65d•Onsite

About The Position

Get ready to Own quality and compliance as a Quality Technician at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, or chemistry preferred, but relevant working experience in a related field will also be accepted, ideally with hands-on experience performing quality control procedures.
Food manufacturing experience preferred.
Working knowledge of food and/or feed safety regulations and quality management systems.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and escalate non-conformities appropriately.
An “Own It” mindset with high accountability for data integrity and safety.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Clear documentation and communication skills.
Fluent English (written and spoken).
Strong proficiency in MS Office.
Solid math and deductive reasoning skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
Team-oriented approach.
High attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task in a production environment.
Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

HACCP and/or PCQI certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

Taking end-to-end responsibility for accurate and timely quality control and in-process testing of incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products.
Following established test protocols and SOPs, proactively identify, document, and escalate deviations and trends, ensuring data integrity and compliance with applicable quality and food/feed safety standards (including ISO 9001/17025).
Record results in quality systems.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate closely with internal teams and external testing partners to ensure critical quality data is shared and acted upon.