Factory Quality Technician

Nestlé S.A.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé Allentown is seeking a Factory Quality Technician to ensure compliance with Nestlé and regulatory guidelines for safe pet food production. You will audit materials, verify parameters, and detain non-conforming products while leading corrective actions for continuous improvement on a night shift.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1+ years of QA experience in manufacturing or related environments, with shift hours 6:00PM-6:00AM and salary between $44,038.80 and $63,464.00

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ years of quality assurance in manufacturing, production, pharmaceutical, military or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and sensory tests on finished products accurately and precisely.
• Responsible for the proper use and maintenance of lab equipment including maintenance, cleaning, and calibration.
• Work collaboratively with other lab associates to achieve shift, department, and factory objectives.
• Assist in preparation for compliance audits.

Skills

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lab equipment maintenance

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Just 65 miles from Center City Philadelphia, Allentown is near many major Northeastern U.S. cities, which makes it an ideal location for manufacturing and distributing consumer goods. We utilize thermal processing and high-speed canning to produce varieties of our Friskies®, Beneful® and Pro Plan® brands—product lines that we have carefully produced, packaged, and shipped since 1958. Together, we contribute to Allentowns' identity as a busy industrial city, as well as a beautiful rural environment that we are truly proud to call home. That's why we not only make high quality food for pets but our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.

As a Factory Quality Technician, you'll ensure compliance with Nestlé and Regulatory guidelines and specifications for production of safe pet food products. Audit incoming materials, check parameters and procedures, and complete inspections on finished products as you'll make an impact across our processes. You'll isolate and detain all non-conforming pet food and lead corrective action planning and implementation for continuous improvement. This position will support our night shift on a continuous operations schedule.

• Perform physical and sensory tests on finished products accurately and precisely.
• Responsible for the proper use and maintenance of lab equipment including the maintenance, cleaning, and calibration.
• Work collaboratively with other lab associates to achieve shift, department, and factory objectives.
• Assist in preparation for compliance audits.

The current shift for this role is6:00PM-6:00AM.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1+ years of quality assurance in a manufacturing, production, pharmaceutical, military or related environment

Salary: $44,038.80 to$63,464.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé 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 https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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