Food Safety Quality Technician- 2nd Shift (NE)

Golden Careers; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Charity sponsorships

6 paid sick and mental health days

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Company events

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing seeks a Quality Technician to join our quality assurance team in Seward, Nebraska. You will perform pre-operational inspections, collect samples, and support cGMP audits to ensure FSQ compliance and product integrity.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months in a related role, with familiarity in HACCP, SQF, or FSMA and proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google apps. We offer strong benefits, 401k matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months in a related position, preferably in the food industry.
• Experience with HACCP, SQF, or FSMA is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google programs.
• Understanding of food safety and quality systems and manufacturing processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-operational inspections daily to ensure production areas are cleaned, sanitized and ready for production.
• Collect environmental and product samples and complete applicable testing.
• Conduct verification and monitoring checks and cGMP audits to ensure FSQ requirements are met and document results.
• Assist with completion of continuous improvement initiatives and corrective actions investigations.

Skills

HACCP

SQF

FSMA

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere.

We’re Looking For A(n): Quality Technician

Location: Seward, Nebraska

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Complete pre-operational inspections daily to ensure production areas are cleaned, sanitized and are ready for production to start
• Collect environmental and product samples and complete applicable testing
• Conduct verification and monitoring checks and cGMP audits throughout production to ensure FSQ requirements are adhered to, document results in applicable system
• Assist with completion of various continuous improvement initiatives and corrective actions investigations

Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months in a related position, preferably in the food industry
• Experience working with HACCP, SQF, or FSMA is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google programs
• Understanding of food safety and quality systems and manufacturing processes and technologies

Golden Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock.
• Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
• Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.