Onsite COA QA Specialist – Pet Food (Afternoon Shift)

Barrett Petfood; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee discounts

Free pet food

Company events

Job summary

Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, MN is hiring a Full-Time COA Specialist to uphold QA processes, manage documentation, and release ingredients for production. The role focuses on supplier and regulatory compliance while maintaining meticulous records and supporting QA staff.

You will work onsite with a team to ensure material quality, conduct tests as needed, and help maintain safety standards in a dynamic pet food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• QA/documents control and updating receiving/raw material QA docs.
• Releasing ingredients for production and ensuring supplier compliance.
• Familiarity with HACCP and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation for incoming materials and verify specs.
• Ensure materials are recorded in ERP and released for production.
• Maintain logs and databases for raw materials and approved suppliers/ingredients.
• Assist QA personnel and ensure adherence to plant safety rules.
• Record, file and e-file data and records.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer focus

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Raw materials knowledge

Finished products knowledge

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Training others

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, MN is hiring a Full-Time COA Specialist to uphold QA processes, manage documentation, and release ingredients for production. The role focuses on supplier and regulatory compliance while maintaining meticulous records and supporting QA staff.

You will work onsite with a team to ensure material quality, conduct tests as needed, and help maintain safety standards in a dynamic pet food manufacturing environment.