Technician Factory Quality

Nestle; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé in Denver, CO is seeking a Factory Quality Technician to oversee QA programs ensuring product quality from production to finished goods. You will conduct physical and sensory tests, maintain lab equipment, and collaborate with lab staff to meet shift and plant objectives.

You will assist with audits, follow safety guidelines, and contribute to a culture of quality and compliance in a cutting-edge pet food facility that values environmental stewardship and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience in quality, food manufacturing, or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and sensory tests on finished products.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment.
• Collaborate with lab associates to meet goals.
• Assist in preparation for compliance audits.
• Follow laboratory safety guidelines.

Skills

Quality testing

Lab equipment maintenance

Team collaboration

Audit preparation

Lab safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lab equipment calibration

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

In addition to its 300 days of annual sunshine, breathtaking scenery, and reputation for some of the country's best brews, Denver ranks among the top 10 in Forbes’ 'Best cities for dogs 2024' list. We are honored to have a strong presence in this mile-high city, as we have been operating here since 1930. Initially focused on producing livestock feed, the plant transitioned into a pet food-only manufacturer in 1972. Notably, our Denver location became the first‑ever pet food factory to harness the power of solar energy. We take great pride in doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. We currently produce 260,134 tons annually of Dog Chow®, Cat Chow®, Kit n Kaboodle®, Alpo®, Beneful®, Nestlé Purina ONE Beyond®, Nestlé Purina ONE®, and Pro Plan® .

As the Factory Quality Technician, you will administer activities and programs in the Quality Assurance department. This includes the development, maintenance and application of established standards and enforcement of these standards throughout the plant to ensure production of quality products from production to finished product, and through their consumer life.

• Perform physical, and sensory tests on finished products collected from the dry pet packing room accurately and precisely.
• Responsible for the proper use and maintenance of lab equipment including the maintenance, cleaning, and calibration.
• Work as a team with other lab associates to achieve shift, department, and factory objectives.
• Assist in preparation for compliance audits.
• Follow laboratory practices and lab safety manual guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience in quality, food manufacturing, or related environment

Salary: $49,500.00 to $64,500.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

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 https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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