COA Specialist

Barrett Petfood; Long Lake Township (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Employee discounts

Complimentary pet food

Company events

Job summary

Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, MN is seeking a Full‑Time COA Specialist to uphold the integrity of QA processes and ensure material readiness for production. The role centers on releasing ingredients and maintaining supplier compliance while supporting QA staff.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication with suppliers and team members, and adherence to HACCP and QA guidelines in a dynamic pet-food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication with team members and suppliers.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Review all documentation for incoming materials to ensure specifications are met and follow up with suppliers.
• Ensure all materials are correctly entered into the ERP system.
• Request missing or additional documentation from suppliers as needed.
• Document deviations for accounting purposes.
• Release satisfactory material for production use.
• Maintain logs and records for regulatory compliance and QA processes.
• Run tests on incoming materials to ensure compliance as needed.
• Assist QA personnel with administrative duties.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Tools

ERP system

Job description

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Great careers start with great benefits!

Join the Barrett Petfood family and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical (company paid), dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; life insurance; health savings account; paid time off; seven paid holidays; employee discounts; complimentary pet food; and fun, company-sponsored events.

Join Barrett Petfood as a Full-Time COA Specialist and become a vital part of our innovative team in Brainerd, MN. This onsite position immerses you in a dynamic environment where your problem-solving skills and customer-centric focus will shine. With a competitive pay ranging from $23 to $25 per hour, you'll enjoy rewarding work that directly impacts our beloved pets' health and happiness. As a member of our high-performance culture, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with passionate colleagues who thrive on innovation and integrity. Your schedule will be Mon - Fri 2pm-1030pm.

This is more than just a job; it's a chance to contribute to a fun, safety-conscious workplace where your ideas matter. Make your mark in the exciting world of pet food manufacturing and help us create extraordinary products for our furry friends.

Are you excited about this COA Specialist job?

As a Full-Time COA Specialist at Barrett Petfood, you will primarily work in a desk role focused on maintaining the integrity of our quality assurance processes. You will be responsible for ensuring that all receiving and raw material QA documents are consistently up to date, while diligently managing and tracking logs to ensure compliance. Additionally, you'll have the important task of releasing ingredients for production, making sure all suppliers meet regulatory requirements.

This role may also involve providing administrative support to our QA personnel as necessary. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a structured environment where your contributions directly support our mission to provide high-quality pet food, this position is ideal for you.

Would you be a great COA Specialist?

To excel as a Full-Time COA Specialist at Barrett Petfood, a diverse skill set is essential. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities are critical, enabling you to navigate challenges effectively. Excellent communication skills will facilitate clear interactions with team members and suppliers, fostering a collaborative approach to quality assurance. Familiarity with raw materials and finished products is desired, as it enhances your ability to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient computer skills are necessary for managing documentation and tracking logs accurately.

A keen attention to detail is a must, ensuring that all QA processes are meticulously upheld. Additionally, your ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment is vital. A positive approach to training and educating employees on quality, technical, and sanitation issues will further strengthen our commitment to delivering exceptional pet food products.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review all documentation for incoming materials to ensure product meets specification and follow up with supplier when it doesn't.
• Ensure all materials were received correctly into ERP system.
• Request any missing or additional documentation needed from suppliers.
• Document any deviations or discrepancies in detail for accounting purposes.
• Investigate issues with receiving personnel to ensure satisfactory and speedy resolution.
• Release satisfactory material for use in the facility.
• Quickly adapt to changes in raw material demands by monitoring release requests.
• Request, review, and maintain a variety of documents needed for regulatory compliance from customers and suppliers.
• Maintain databases of raw materials.
• Assist with managing the approved supplier list.
• Assist with managing the approved ingredient list.
• Run tests on incoming materials to ensure compliance as needed.
• Assists QA personnel with administrative duties as needed.
• Follows and helps to maintain all plant safety rules.
• Reports all incidents/ accidents.
• Promotes, monitors, and adheres to all QA system guidelines.
• Assist in compliance and upkeep of HACCP programs related to job duties.
• Maintains and ensures effective communication with supplier, customer, and vendor representatives.
• Maintains and ensures effective communication with all plant and departmental concerns.
• Works as a team with other quality and plant personnel.
• Recording, filing and e-filing data and records.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

NOTICE - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Barrett Petfood is committed to a safe workplace for all of our employees.

In connection with your employment with the Company, notice is hereby given that a
consumer report and/or investigative consumer report may be obtained from a
consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. These reports may contain
information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode
of living, whichever are applicable. They may involve personal interviews with sources
such as your neighbors, friends or associates. The reports may also contain information
about you relating to your criminal history, credit history, driving and/or motor vehicle
records, education or employment history or other background checks.
You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after the receipt
of this notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative
consumer report. The scope of this notice and authorization is not limited to the present
and, if you are hired, will continue throughout the course of your employment and allow
the Company to conduct future screenings for retention, promotion or reassignment, as
permitted by law unless revoked by you in writing.