Feed Quality Technician

EW Nutrition; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

EW Nutrition is seeking a Feed Quality Technician in Grimes, IA to support the quality and safety of feed products. This full-time, on-site role performs routine quality control tests on materials and finished feed, documents results, and ensures compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

The role also involves sampling, calibration and maintenance of lab equipment, monitoring process parameters, participating in audits, investigating deviations with production and quality

Qualifications

• Quality Control and Quality Assurance skills to test feed materials and verify adherence to standards.
• Quality Auditing and Quality Management to support audits and corrective actions.
• Strong Analytical Skills to interpret data and communicate insights.
• Attention to detail and organization for record-keeping and sample tracking.
• Basic understanding of feed manufacturing or animal nutrition is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate with production and quality staff.
• Familiarity with laboratory instruments and data entry systems.
• High School Diploma; post-secondary education preferred in related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control tests on raw materials and finished feed.
• Document test results and ensure compliance with standards.
• Assist sampling procedures and calibration of equipment.
• Monitor environmental and process parameters related to feed quality.
• Support quality audits and investigate deviations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and follow SOPs.

Skills

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Quality Auditing

Data Analysis

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Lab equipment

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Animal science background preferred

Job description

Company Description

EW Nutrition is a global provider of comprehensive animal nutrition solutions that support gut health, feed quality, digestibility, and overall performance for integrators, feed producers, and self-mixing farmers. The company’s mission is to help mitigate antimicrobial resistance by delivering science‑backed nutrition programs that ultimately support both animal welfare and human healthcare outcomes. Working closely with customers in over 50 countries, EW Nutrition offers tailor‑made solutions that combine products, services, and consultancy to meet specific operational needs. Headquartered in Germany, the company researches, develops, manufactures, markets, and supports its solutions through global facilities and development centers in key animal nutrition markets. EW Nutrition is guided by core values focused on putting customers first, pursuing excellence, and driving innovation through curiosity and deep understanding of customer needs.

Role Description

The Feed Quality Technician is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Grimes, IA, responsible for supporting the quality and safety of feed products. This role includes performing routine quality control tests on raw materials and finished feed, documenting test results, and ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. The technician will assist with sampling procedures, calibration and basic maintenance of laboratory and testing equipment, and monitoring environmental and process parameters related to feed quality. Day‑to‑day responsibilities also involve supporting quality audits, identifying deviations, collaborating with production and quality teams to investigate issues, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The Feed Quality Technician will maintain accurate records, follow standardized operating procedures, and actively participate in safety and quality training.

Qualifications

• Quality Control and Quality Assurance skills to test feed materials, monitor process parameters, and verify adherence to internal and external standards.
• Quality Auditing and Quality Management capabilities to support audits, document findings, and participate in corrective and preventive action activities.
• Strong Analytical Skills to interpret test data, identify trends or deviations, and communicate clear, data‑driven insights to colleagues.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills for accurate record‑keeping, sample tracking, and adherence to standardized operating procedures.
• Basic understanding of feed manufacturing, animal nutrition, or related agricultural or food production processes is beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with production, quality, and technical staff.
• Comfort with using laboratory instruments, measurement tools, and computer systems for data entry and reporting.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; post‑secondary education in animal science, food science, agriculture, or a related technical field is preferred.