Factory Quality Technician

Nestlé Purina North America; Hereford (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America Hereford factory is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control professional to ensure product quality and compliance at the Hereford site. You will collect samples, perform tests, document results, and collaborate with process, packaging, and maintenance teams to promote quality standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years in a food quality, laboratory, manufacturing, or related environment, with the ability to work the night shift (B shift:

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of experience in food quality, laboratory, manufacturing, production or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality standards at the facility by maintaining documentation, effective communication, and adherence to Quality SOPs.
• Collect samples, perform all relevant tests, and enter results from testing.
• Work closely with process, packaging, and maintenance teams to promote quality awareness and proficiency.
• Monitor the packaging process to identify non-conforming finished products and ensure they are prevented from reaching customers, using formal release, status hold, and tagging nonconforming materials & finished goods.
• Calibrate and maintain lab testing equipment.
• Ensure tasks are performed according to standards and be willing to assume any additional tasks as required.
• Must be able to work night shift.

Skills

Quality control

Documentation

Communication

Laboratory testing

Night shift

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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

Discover opportunities at our Hereford factory. We don't just make pet food—we innovate as one agile team and are committed to improving the lives of those we love most, including our pets. Founded in 1988, our Hereford location is a leader in natural and organic pet food. We believe our people are the heart of our success, investing in both our team and our shared future.Join us in this tight-knit community, where we create nutritious and wholesome food for pets, and be part of one of the fastest growing businesses in pet care.

Schedule for this position is B Shift - 5:00 pm - 5:00 am CST

• Ensure quality standards at the facility are achieved by maintaining documentation, effective communication, and adherence to Quality SOPs.
• Collect samples, perform all relevant tests, and enter results from testing.
• Work closely with process, packaging, and maintenance teams to promote quality awareness and proficiency.
• Monitor the packaging process to identify non-conforming finished products and ensure they are prevented from reaching customers, using formal release, status hold, and tagging nonconforming materials & finished goods.
• Calibrate and maintain lab testing equipment.
• Ensure tasks are performed according to standards and be willing to assume any additional tasks as required.
• Must be able to work night shift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2+ years of experience working in a food quality, laboratory, manufacturing, production, 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

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