Sr. Quality Assurance Technician

Lensa; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pet care industry is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to provide operational support and uphold safety and quality in production processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in a lab or manufacturing environment and play a crucial role in maintaining product continuity through effective quality assurance practices.

Benefits

401k with Company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Quality Assurance experience in a relevant environment required.
• Strong knowledge of safety and quality protocols.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hold product disposition activities to ensure operational continuity.
• Serve as the primary backup formulation specialist.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in all activities.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Operational Support

Safety and Quality Standards

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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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’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit, and market share, we’re at the forefront of innovative product and process development that’s allowing us to lead the march in pushing pet nutrition forward. Your larger team – the Technical Services group – creates the flavors, shapes, and textures often developed in marketing and brought to life through innovative engineering.

This position is responsible for providing operational support within the quality department on off shifts by coordinating hold product disposition activities, serving as the primary backup formulation specialist, and maintaining certifications and all other required trainings to provide coverage for traditional laboratory roles in the factory. This position will also uphold safety and quality as core values in all activities while actively participating in all factory Safety and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• Ensure production continuity by making necessary changes and maintaining contact with formulation specialists.
• Disposition items promptly to avoid prolonged inventory holds and assist with holds.
• Support formulation specialists by setting up recipes and being the point of contact for recipe issues.
• Maintain accurate held product inventory, apply disposition in EWM, manage SAP, and audit holds for unreleased inventory.
• Serve as a backup for formulation issues, addressing batching problems and changing recipes as needed.
• Coordinate held product disposition activities with warehouse and packing teams, and communicate with production teams on hold reasons.
  
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience Quality Assurance experience in a lab, manufacturing, warehouse, military, or related environment required.
  
  

The approximate pay range for this position is $56,100 - $74,800. 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)

REQUISITION ID

351536

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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