Quality Technician

Nutreco•Neosho, MO

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future Role: Quality Technician Location: Trouw Nutrition – 1440 Malcolm Mosby, Neosho, MO Hours: M-F (6am-2:30pm) Vacancy type: Replacement Why join us Get ready to Own your career 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. What you’ll do Own It by taking end-to-end responsibility for accurate, timely quality control and in-process testing on incoming materials, in-process and finished products. You’ll follow test protocols/SOPs, proactively identify and escalate deviations and trends, and record results in quality systems to ensure reliable data and compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001/17025), while driving continuous improvement. You’ll partner with internal stakeholders and external testing vendors to ensure the sharing of critical quality data. Who we’re looking for A detail-driven quality professional who “Owns It” by taking accountability for data integrity, safety, and compliance—someone who can work independently and collaboratively to deliver accurate, timely results. You bring a preferred bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, chemistry, or a related field; working knowledge of food and feed safety regulations; and ideally, familiarity with quality management systems and certification schemes (e.g., HACCP and GFSI standards). You’re comfortable analysing trends, documenting work clearly in quality/reporting systems, and communicating issues early. You’ll also need Education & experience: Bachelor’s in food science, biology, chemistry, or related field, ideally with hands-on experience performing QC procedures. Food manufacturing experience is preferred. HACCP and/or PCQI certification would be an asset. Quality & compliance: Working knowledge of food/feed safety regulations and quality management systems. Technical & analytical capability: Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyse data, spot trends, and identify/escalate non-conformities. Core competencies: “Own It” mindset with high accountability for data integrity and safety; able to work independently and in a team; clear documentation and communication skills, fluent English (written/spoken), and professional proficiency with MS Office, strong math and deductive reasoning, great attention to detail with strong organizational and time management abilities. What you’ll receive As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus. In addition, you’ll receive: Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA Disability and Life insurance 401K Matching Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off Annual bonus How and why to find out more We can offer you a career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of what you do every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your development, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible. #Ownit Additional Information Accessibility: Nutreco is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. AI Screening Disclosure: Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. Background Check: Final candidates who are offered a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and physical/drug testing. Eligibility: 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. Employment Equity: We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Accessibility: Nutreco is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Pay Transparency Statement: Compensation for roles at Nutreco varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. #SPTNUS Our organisation: Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future. Equal Opportunity Employer: Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Its two global company brands Skretting (aqua feed) and Trouw Nutrition (animal nutrition) have sales in over 90 countries. Our purpose Feeding the Future captures a big challenge: feeding 9 billion people in 2050. Our responsibility is twofold: we need to make a significant contribution to meeting the rapid increase in worldwide demand for food; on the other hand, we need to find the right balance in order that we can realize growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet. To know more about us, please visit our website https://www.nutreco.com.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in food science, biology, chemistry, or related field, ideally with hands-on experience performing QC procedures.
Working knowledge of food/feed safety regulations and quality management systems.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyse data, spot trends, and identify/escalate non-conformities.
“Own It” mindset with high accountability for data integrity and safety
able to work independently and in a team
clear documentation and communication skills, fluent English (written/spoken)
professional proficiency with MS Office
strong math and deductive reasoning
great attention to detail with strong organizational and time management abilities.

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
HACCP and/or PCQI certification would be an asset.

Responsibilities

taking end-to-end responsibility for accurate, timely quality control and in-process testing on incoming materials, in-process and finished products
follow test protocols/SOPs
proactively identify and escalate deviations and trends
record results in quality systems to ensure reliable data and compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001/17025)
driving continuous improvement
partner with internal stakeholders and external testing vendors to ensure the sharing of critical quality data