Sr. Factory Quality Technician

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Saint Joseph, MO

10d•$49,954 - $71,215•Onsite

About The Position

We have called the vibrant community of St. Joseph home for 30 years. Recognized with the All-America City Award, St. Joseph embodies the spirit of collaboration and exceptional results. Our wet dog and cat food factory, a special home for our passionate associates, produces millions of cases of flagship brands like Fancy Feast® and Beneful® Prepared Meals. Beyond our work, we actively support the United Way and United Cerebral Palsy foundations, raising $750,000 in the past five years. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, and maintaining zero waste for disposal. With increased production, reinvestment, and a culture of continuous improvement, we unlock our fullest potential. Join our close-knit team focused on safety, personal growth, development, and community. What could you add to this remarkable mix? As a Senior Factory Quality Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining the quality standards in the development of cat and dog food product. The main responsibility is to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and specifications. This employee will serve as a backup for the formulation specialist and ingredient specialist. Quality and safety are the promises we make on every bag, container, tub, and can – and we continue to deliver on that promise.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
2+ years of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, military or related environment

Responsibilities

Responsible for assuring compliance to Nestlé Purina regulatory guidelines and specifications
Serves as a back-up for the formulation program to meet Purina operating standards
Serves as a backup for the ingredient receiving program
Assure plant compliance to established standards
Develop and deliver quality assurance related training to employees with support of the department
Use established procedures to perform laboratory activities to include analytical testing and sensory evaluation
Perform job duties with highest regard for safety