Technician - Quality Assurance (Food Safety and Quality Assurance Plant)

FreshPet•Ennis, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is dayshift 12 hours on a 2/2/3 schedule. The base rate for this position is $27.40. At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance or related role.
Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and standards.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in quality assurance software and tools.
Experience with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Visually examining products for defects, using measuring tools to verify dimensions, and performing functional tests as needed.
Recording inspection results, identifying trends, and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement.
Maintaining detailed records of inspections, documenting non-conforming products, and generating reports on quality issues to relevant stakeholders.
Ensuring adherence to established quality standards, industry regulations, and company policies.
Identifying potential quality issues in production processes and proposing corrective actions to prevent future defects.
Maintaining and calibrating testing equipment to ensure accuracy.
Providing training to production staff on quality procedures and communicating quality concerns to relevant departments.