Job Location : Fort Dodge,IA, USA
We're a leader in the pet care industry, which means we're not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?
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**POSITION SUMMARY**
In a typical 24-hour production cycle, we conduct 30,000 documented quality checks involving ingredient/packaging, receiving, processing, and packing. That's how much we care. Not only is Nestl Purina an industry leader and at the cutting edge of pet food innovations that are revolutionizing the business, we've set the gold standard in quality assurance. We're backed by a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, but more significantly, we're grounded in a strong values system of developing high-quality products with unconditional integrity, passion, expertise, performance, and innovation.
As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining the quality standards in the development of cat and dog food product. This employee will go throughout the plant to ensure the operators are performing the appropriate sanitation and quality checks per company policy and procedure. Quality and safety are the promises we make on every bag, container, tub, and can - and we continue to deliver on that promise. This position schedule will be on the backshift.
+ Ensure quality standards are achieved by maintaining documentation, effective communication, and adherence to Quality SOPs
+ Drive First Time Quality (FTQ) and other quality initiatives within facility
+ Perform Quality Management System checks on production floor
+ Interpret data and evaluate trends
+ Provide quality training to other employees
+ Support Nestl Continuous Excellence and Total Performance Management processes
**Requirements**
+ High School or GED diploma preferred.
+ 2+ years' experience working in food quality, lab, manufacturing, production, or related environment.
The approximate pay range for this position is $43,913 - 54,080. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.
Nestl offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)
**REQUISITION ID:**
311455
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