Factory Quality Technician (Microbiologist)

Nestlé Purina North America; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 44,030 - 63,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Broad range of other benefits

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America is seeking a QA Laboratory professional for a Rockingham County facility near the Virginia border to oversee pathogen monitoring and QA compliance in food manufacturing.

The role requires at least 1 year in a lab/QA or food manufacturing setting and entails maintaining lab equipment, coaching staff, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met across shifts.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of laboratory, quality assurance and/or food manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of basic QA processes and safety practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee factory Pathogen Monitoring Program.
• Interact extensively with the operations group and influence, coach, and train all other factory personnel with regards to QA requirements and expectations.
• Responsible for the proper use and maintenance of lab equipment including the maintenance, cleaning, and calibration.
• Work as a team with other lab associates to achieve shift, department, and factory objectives.

Skills

Laboratory QA experience

Food manufacturing

QA standards (GMP/HACCP)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory 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

Our newest factory, located along the Virginia border, breathes new life into a former brewery, creating an innovative and technologically advanced pet food manufacturing facility. We have transformed the existing structure in Rockingham County to produce leading dry dog and cat food brands, including Purina Pro Plan®, Purina ONE®, and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets®. With a strong focus on sustainability and safety, this facility is committed to doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. As we expand, we proudly build upon our 90-year legacy of crafting science-based dog and cat foods that pet owners’ trust. At Purina, we are deeply passionate about supporting the communities where we live and work, and we bring that same engagement and commitment to Rockingham County. Together, we create a brighter future for pets and our community.

• Oversee factory Pathogen Monitoring Program
• Interact extensively with the operations group and influence, coach, and train all other factory personnel with regards to QA requirements and expectations
• Responsible for the proper use and maintenance of lab equipment including the maintenance, cleaning, and calibration
• Work as a team with other lab associates to achieve shift, department, and factory objectives

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1+ years of laboratory, quality assurance and/or food manufacturing experience required

The approximate pay range for this position is $44,030 - $63,460. 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.

• performance-based incentives
• 401k with company match
• healthcare coverage
• broad range of other benefits

Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

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Job Requisition: 411801

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