Food Safety QA Tech - Shift 1

Pure Treats Primal Pet Foods, Inc.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Attendance Incentives

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

8 Paid Company Holidays Per Year

Low-Cost Medical Insurance

Competitive Dental, Vision & Other

Discounted Pet Insurance

Career Growth Opportunities & Ongo

Supportive Team Environment & More

Job summary

Pure Treats Primal Pet Foods, Inc. in Abilene, TX is seeking a Quality Technician to inspect packaging, verify ingredients, collect samples, and perform line checks to ensure product safety and quality.

This role requires high school equivalency and at least 1 year in quality roles, with knowledge of GMPs and QA/QC processes. The position offers a daytime shift, a fixed hourly wage, and opportunities for growth within a fast-paced pet foods facility.

Qualifications

• High school equivalency required; college coursework in Food Safety preferred.
• 1 year of experience as a Quality Technician or equivalent.
• Basic math and computation abilities with weight/quantity measurements.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect the packaging, coding of finished products.
• Take weights of the finished product.
• Verify the quality of the product.
• Collect samples from all operating lines for each batch.
• Perform hourly line checks.
• Verify the ingredients used in production.
• Conduct and document audits.
• Respond to quality issues appropriately.
• Review HACCP CCPs for compliance.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GMPs knowledge

QA/QC systems

Job description

Company Overview

Primal Pet Group is a leading manufacturer of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods, treats, and supplements for dogs and cats. Founded on the belief that pets deserve the same high-quality nutrition as their owners, we are committed to enhancing the health, happiness, and overall well-being of pets through wholesome, raw diets that closely mimic what animals thrive on in the wild.

As a fast-growing company, we are proud to be building a passionate, dedicated team in Abilene, TX. We’re looking for reliable, motivated individuals who share our love for pets and want to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Discover what makes Primal Pet Group unique and why our team loves what we do—come see what we’re all about!

Job Summary

Pet Foods products produced. Inspects products within the Production Facility to ensure high quality and compliance with company standards and procedures. Must be able to rotate between all production lines.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Visually inspect the packaging, coding of finished products
• Takes weights of the finished product
• Verifies the quality of the product
• Collects samples from all operating lines for each batch
• Perform hourly line checks
• Verify the ingredients used in production
• Conduct and document audits
• Responds appropriately to Quality issues
• Review all HACCP Critical Control Points (CCP’s) to ensure compliance. (PC – Preventive Controls)
• Perform direct observations
• Be a proactive participant in identifying potential issues in all phases of operations.
• Develop and maintain lines of communication between QA, production, and management to ensure that all are kept informed of issues found, corrective actions are taken, and any changes that have taken place.
• Hands‑on involvement in all Food Safety/Quality problems that arise during shift and developing appropriate solutions and corrective/preventative actions.
• Perform QA activities that ensure consistent food safety and product quality of all Primal Pet Foods products produced.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school equivalency required. College coursework in Food Safety or related field preferred
• 1 year of experience as a Quality technician; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic mathematical skills and computation abilitiesand ability to understand percentages.Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement and quantity measurements.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be punctual and regular attendance is required.
• Food industry experience and knowledge of GMP’s are a must.
• Experience with quality and food safety systems required
• Ability to effectively communicate with other employees in a respectful manner during daily and high stress situations

While performing the duties of this job, you will be required to stand and walk; use hands to feel; and reach with arms.Occasionally required to sit and talk or hear.Required to lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.Additionally, you must be able to lift and or move more than 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision. You will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Compensation

$17.50 per hour

Schedule

Must be located in Abilene, Tx (No relocation)

Shift 1
Monday – Friday
5:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Candidates must be flexible and available to work daily overtime as needed.

Why Join the Pure Treats Primal Pet Foods Team?

We take care of our employees with competitive benefits and rewarding perks, including:

• 401(k) with Company Match — up to 4%
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Attendance Incentives
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• 8 Paid Company Holidays Per Year
• Low-Cost Medical Insurance
• Competitive Dental, Vision & Supplemental Coverage
• Discounted Pet Insurance — because pets are family too!
• Career Growth Opportunities & Ongoing Training
• Supportive Team Environment & Much More!

Join a company that values hard work, collaboration, and the people behind our success.