Technician Factory Quality
About The Position
As a Quality Technician you will serve as a safety and quality ambassador. Quality Technicians play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of quality operations. This position involves overseeing ingredient management, formulation processes, product safety, and adherence to release criteria. You will provide essential technical support during production, actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and uphold our core values of safety and quality. Our pet food factory in Zanesville is favorably located along the banks of the Muskingum River in scenic east-central Ohio halfway between Columbus and Wheeling, West Virginia. This 100-year-old facility was acquired by Nestlé Purina in 1987 and has since evolved to incorporate our innovative portfolio of products, processes, and technical equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1+ years experience working in a food manufacturing environment OR quality assurance experience
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in science related field (Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, related technical field) strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide operational support and improvement activities, including QA checks, problem-solving, project implementation, and standard creation and revision
- Ensure effective quality operations, including ingredient management, formulation, product safety, and compliance with release criteria
- Lead daily sensory product program, and maintain finished product reference samples and photo standards
- Enter results of QA testing into appropriate division Quality Assurance databases
- Provide coaching and training for factory associates regarding QA requirements, expectations, and quality and food safety checks
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Broad Portfolio of Insurance Options, Deductibles and Copays Including Health Savings Account)
- Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance, as well as employee elected supplemental
- 401(k) with company matching
- $500 Annually for Lifestyle Spending
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Tuition reimbursement Program
- Employee appreciation events
- Overtime Pay and Up to 4% Quarterly Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
