Sr. Factory Quality Technician

Nestlé S.A.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina is hiring a Senior Factory Quality Technician in Saint Joseph, MO to uphold quality standards for cat and dog food lines. The role supports regulatory compliance and acts as backup for formulation and ingredient receiving.The position emphasizes safety, training, and lab testing to ensure every bag meets Nestlé quality promises.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement and a strong commitment to workers and communities, with a history of awards and environmental stewardship.

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

We have called the vibrant community of St. Joseph home for 30 years. Recognized with the All-America City Award, St. Joseph embodies the spirit of collaboration and exceptional results. Our wet dog and cat food factory, a special home for our passionate associates, produces millions of cases of flagship brands like Fancy Feast® and Beneful® Prepared Meals. Beyond our work, we actively support the United Way and United Cerebral Palsy foundations, raising $750,000 in the past five years. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, and maintaining zero waste for disposal. With increased production, reinvestment, and a culture of continuous improvement, we unlock our fullest potential. Join our close-knit team focused on safety, personal growth, development, and community. What could you add to this remarkable mix?

As a Senior Factory Quality Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining the quality standards in the development of cat and dog food product. The main responsibility is to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and specifications. This employee will serve as a backup for the formulation specialist and ingredient specialist. Quality and safety are the promises we make on every bag, container, tub, and can – and we continue to deliver on that promise.

• Responsible for assuring compliance to Nestlé Purina regulatory guidelines and specifications
• Serves as a back-up for the formulation program to meet Purina operating standards
• Serves as a backup for the ingredient receiving program
• Assure plant compliance to established standards
• Develop and deliver quality assurance related training to employees with support of the department
• Use established procedures to perform laboratory activities to include analytical testing and sensory evaluation
• Perform job duties with highest regard for safety

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ yearsof quality assurance experience in amanufacturing, production, warehouse, military or related environment

The approximate pay range for this position is $49,953.60 to $71,215.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us |Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you’ve gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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