QA Technician

Redbarn Pet Products; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

FSA/HSA

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Redbarn Pet Products in the United States is seeking a QA Technologist responsible for inspecting, analyzing, and verifying incoming raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure they meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. The role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of laboratory practices, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for an associate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; an associate degree is preferred.
• Previous quality-control experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Redbarn policies and procedures.
• Perform product inspections during the receiving and production process.
• Report any issues to the QA Supervisor and QA Manager.
• Monitor calibration of QA lab equipment.
• Monitor validation of scales and metal detectors.
• Perform audits.
• Prepare samples for submission to the micro lab.
• Adhere to FDA and USDA rules and regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading & writing

Laboratory terminology

Time management

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

QA lab equipment

Metal detectors

Scales

Job description

About Us:
Redbarn Pet Products was co-founded in 1996 by lifelong friends Jeff Baikie and Howie Bloxam, who met as 12-year-olds on a hockey rink in Canada. Inspired by a shared passion for wholesome, high-quality dog food, they built a company that has grown to a family of 500 members, offering over 200 foods, treats, and chews. As a family-owned business for over 25 years, Redbarn’s culture is rooted in the belief that they are more than just a team—they are a family.

Description:
About Us:
Redbarn Pet Products was co-founded in 1996 by lifelong friends Jeff Baikie and Howie Bloxam, who met as 12-year-olds on a hockey rink in Canada. Inspired by a shared passion for wholesome, high-quality dog food, they built a company that has grown to a family of 500 members, offering over 200 foods, treats, and chews. As a family-owned business for over 25 years, Redbarn’s culture is rooted in the belief that they are more than just a team—they are a family.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Attendance bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Discounts on pet food

Summary: The QA Technologist is responsible for inspecting, analyzing, and verifying incoming raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure they meet quality standards and compliance requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The duties listed below are essential. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Follow all Redbarn policies and procedures.
• Perform product inspections during the receiving and production process.
• Report any issues or irregularities to the QA Supervisor and QA Manager.
• Monitor and maintain calibration of all QA lab equipment.
• Monitor and maintain validation of scales and metal detectors.
• Perform audits.
• Prepare samples for submission to the micro lab.
• Adhere to FDA and USDA rules and regulations.

RequirementsEducation and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous work experience is a plus. An associate degree or some college with direct quality experience is preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

• Basic knowledge of Internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software is required.

Other Skills And Abilities:

• Understanding of lab practices.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong time management skills.

Other Qualifications:

• Must have good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills and be able to work well within a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Redbarn® Pet Products is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Redbarn® Pet Products, complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

Redbarn® Pet Products does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Redbarn property and therefore, Redbarn® Pet Products will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. At Redbarn® Pet Products request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully executed agreement with Redbarn® Pet Products must be in place and current.