Technician Factory Quality (Product Safety) Technician Factory Quality (Product Safety)
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. At Nestlé Purina PetCare, we’re a “safety first” culture, driven by a zero accident, zero defect, zero waste mentality. As the Product Safety Technician, you will be responsible for managing and supporting Food Safety programs. You will perform pest control duties (treating for insects and removal of wildlife and pests) throughout the factory. You will conduct routine audits of the facility and outside storage facilities. You will also monitor physical, chemical, and biological food safety hazards and implement control measures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 1+ years of working in food safety, pest control, or industrial sanitation in a manufacturing, industrial or related environment
Responsibilities
- Perform integrated pest management program in accordance with state and federal regulations
- Administer, maintain, and coach the factory sanitation programs to ensure that all products are manufactured in a sanitary environment
- Provide support and guidance to all departments regarding Food Safety issues
- Coordinate training and development of employees for all factory food safety programs
- Manage chemical supplies and sanitation services including, waste removal, custodian, yards, and grounds
- Support departmental coverage as needed
Benefits
- 401k with company match
- healthcare coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
