Quality Technician - Pet Nutrition QC | 2nd Shift + Benefits

Barrett Petfood; Long Lake Township (MN); On-site; USD 61,606,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Seven holidays

Employee discounts

Complimentary pet food

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, MN is seeking a Full Time Quality Technician to uphold our Safety and Quality standards across the production process, from ingredients to finished product. This onsite role partners with a dynamic team to deliver reliable, customer‑centric results.

You will conduct checks, take samples, test basic properties, document findings, monitor processes, and enforce GMP, HACCP and allergen controls while maintaining accurate records and supporting sanitation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential for inspections and documentation.
• Strong organizational skills to manage samples and records.
• Proficiency with computer systems and data entry.
• Basic mathematical skills for measurements and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct checks throughout production from ingredients to final product.
• Take samples, test properties, and record results.
• Monitor production methods and enforce safety and quality standards.
• Teach and uphold sanitation, GMPs, HACCP, and allergen controls.
• Maintain departmental documentation and reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Computer Skills

Mathematical skills

Job description

Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, MN is seeking a Full Time Quality Technician to uphold our Safety and Quality standards across the production process, from ingredients to finished product. This onsite role partners with a dynamic team to deliver reliable, customer‑centric results.

You will conduct checks, take samples, test basic properties, document findings, monitor processes, and enforce GMP, HACCP and allergen controls while maintaining accurate records and supporting sanitation initiatives.