Quality Technician – Food Manufacturing (Backshift)

Nestle; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina Fort Dodge is seeking a Factory Quality Technician to uphold quality standards across cat and dog food production. You’ll monitor sanitation and product checks, ensuring processes align with company SOPs and quality expectations.

The role emphasizes safety, traceability, and continuous improvement on the floor. Applicants should have 2+ years in quality/ manufacturing settings and a high school diploma; backshift work is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years in food quality, lab, manufacturing, or related environments.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality documentation and ensure adherence to Quality SOPs.
• Drive First Time Quality (FTQ) and other quality initiatives.
• Perform Quality Management System checks on the production floor.
• Interpret data and evaluate trends to guide improvements.
• Provide quality training to associates as needed.
• Support Nestlé Continuous Excellence and Total Performance Management.

Skills

Quality documentation

First Time Quality (FTQ)

SOP adherence

Data interpretation

Quality training

Education

High School or GED diploma

Job description

Nestlé Purina Fort Dodge is seeking a Factory Quality Technician to uphold quality standards across cat and dog food production. You’ll monitor sanitation and product checks, ensuring processes align with company SOPs and quality expectations.

The role emphasizes safety, traceability, and continuous improvement on the floor. Applicants should have 2+ years in quality/ manufacturing settings and a high school diploma; backshift work is required.