Quality Control Technician

Diamond Pet Company; Gaston (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet food producer is hiring a Quality Control Technician in Gaston, SC. The role focuses on implementing quality control programs, performing detailed quality checks during production, and addressing quality concerns. Candidates should possess strong leadership experience and a minimum of three years in a similar role, with competitive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) options.

Benefits

100% Medical Insurance premiums paid

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off days (vacation)

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of recent continuous employment required.
• Experience with quality checks and adherence to testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Implement and adhere to the Quality Control program.
• Conduct quality checks during production and verify testing protocols.
• Identify quality concerns and find corrective action remedies.

Skills

Detail orientation

Leadership experience

Problem identification

Job description

Diamond Pet Foods, a leading producer and packager of premium Pet Foods, is seeking a Quality Control Technician. The Quality Control Technician is responsible for implementing and adhering to the Quality Control program to include conducting quality checks during production, verifying adherence to testing protocols, conducting testing in bulk receiving and verifying sanitation activities. Identification of quality concerns and finding corrective action remedies is a large function of the job requirements.

Ideal candidates will have previous supervisory or leadership experience with the ability to be detail oriented and accurately identify problems and corrections as necessary. This is NOT an entry level position for training. A minimum of three years of recent continuous employment is required. 12 Hour Shift position, working nights.

Other examples of the QC work performed are:

• Various tests for incoming ingredients, including sieve, NIR, moisture, and mycotoxin, salmonella and other bacterial tests.
• Other duties as assigned such as: Routinely check operator paperwork for accuracy and completeness, check label, bags and seals.
• Also perform additional duties and functions as assigned by Quality Control Manager/Diamond Management.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds of product routinely
• Must be able to climb ladders and can't not be afraid of heights.

This position is NOT funded for relocation and is open for immediate hiring.

At Diamond Pet Foods, we believe in family.

At Diamond Pet Foods, we believe in family. We pay 100% of Medical Insurance premiums, company paid Life Insurance, AD & D, and Long Term Disability Insurance (after 30 days) for you, your eligible spouse, and your dependents.

Dental, Vision, additional voluntary life and AD & D insurance, plus Short Term Disability coverage are also available at group discounts. Some of our other benefits include six paid Holidays, Paid Time Off days (vacation), and a 401K retirement plan (upon meeting employment requirements and plan provisions).

Diamond Pet Foods provides for equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Diamond Pet Food Processors of South Carolina complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

We'd be proud to have you join our family .

Diamond Pet Food Processors of South Carolina

• 100 Wood Trail Drive Gaston, SC 29053

No phone calls please.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $23.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location