Factory Quality Technician

Nestlé Purina North America; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Broad range of other benefits

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America in Fort Dodge, IA is seeking a Factory Quality Technician to uphold quality standards across cat and dog food production areas. You will ensure documentation, run Quality SOPs, and monitor processes to support safety and product integrity.

You will interpret data, identify trends, and contribute to quality training for associates while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and environmental commitments.

Qualifications

• High School or GED diploma preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience working in food quality, lab, manufacturing, production, or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality standards by documenting and communicating effectively and adhering to Quality SOPs.
• Drive First Time Quality (FTQ) and other quality initiatives within the facility.
• Perform Quality Management System checks on the production floor.
• Interpret data and evaluate trends.
• Provide quality training to other associates as needed.
• Support Nestlé Continuous Excellence and Total Performance Management processes.

Education

High School or GED diploma

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

Dodge Nestlé Purina team shares the same sense of pride and connection. Our dedicated team in Fort Dodge works tirelessly to produce over 130,000 cases of beloved pet food brands daily, including Friskies® and Mighty Dog®. We understand the importance of providing high-quality products that you and your pets love, and we are committed to delivering excellence every day. 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 be responsible for maintaining quality standards during the development of cat and dog food product. Work in various areas and functions of the plant to ensure operators are performing the appropriate sanitation activities and quality checks per company policy and procedures. With safety as our core value and quality as the promise that we make on every bag, container, tub, and can, we take immense pride in producing the products that pets love and people can trust—Join us in delivering on our promise.

• 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 associates as needed.
• Support Nestlé 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.

Other

• Must be available to work backshift.

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.

• 401k with company match
• healthcare coverage
• broad range of other 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.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.