Quality Technician
About The Position
One of our newest factories, located along the Virginia border, breathes new life into a former brewery, creating an innovative and technologically advanced pet food manufacturing facility. We have transformed the existing structure in Rockingham County to produce leading dry dog and cat food brands, including Purina Pro Plan®, Purina ONE®, and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets®. With a strong focus on sustainability and safety, this facility is committed to doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. As we expand, we proudly build upon our 90-year legacy of crafting science-based dog and cat foods that pet owners’ trust. At Purina, we are deeply passionate about supporting the communities where we live and work, and we bring that same engagement and commitment to Rockingham County. Together, we create a brighter future for pets and our community. As the Quality Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring proper functioning of quality operations. You will be responsible for ingredient management, receiving, formulation, and product quality and safety. You will provide technical support for the factory regarding all quality aspects.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 1+ years of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment and/or food manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Lead operational support and improvement activities for the QA stream
- Oversee process to ensure finished product specifications are maintained and updated
- Collaborate with operations group and provide coaching and training for factory associates
- Serve as the main point of contact and support for quality incidents at the factory
- Lead and support the hold management process, status control, and final disposition
- Complete quality checks and drive compliance to the QMS
- Provide support and expertise for the factory formulation process
- Maintain finished product reference samples and photo standards
Benefits
- 401k with company match
- healthcare coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
