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Hours Full-time
Location Crete, Nebraska

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Factory Quality Assurance Technician

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

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POSITION SUMMARY

Over 120 years in existence, we’ve grown our passionate Nestlé Purina Family as we’ve grown the breadth of our business. Your needs are our responsibility—job security, benefits, safety, and career growth. But, we leave it up to you to shape our future and your career aspirations. Join the Nestlé Purina Family to support something so much greater – bettering the lives of pets everywhere.

As a Factory Quality Assurance (QA) Technician , you will assist with ingredient and finished product testing as well as ensure food safety for all pet food manufactured at the Crete factory. You will set up and monitor the sensory lab, support microbiological testing and holds, and enter quality test data. You will coach production operators on quality requirements and be responsible for inspecting raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products to assure compliance with specifications.

Review and approve thermal process and closing machine records for accuracy, completeness and compliance to standards
Perform inspections of ingredient receiving, ingredient preparation, processing, retort systems, and packaging to assess compliance to standards and specifications
Formally release raw materials, packaging materials and finished goods in SAP
Sample finished product and perform tests for bushel weight, date codes, composition, color, shape, size, odor, etc., based on quality management systems and finished product specifications
Enter data from test results on ingredients and finished product into databases and monitor product formulas for accuracy
Work cross-functionally with production, packing, maintenance, and safety teams to ensure a continuous flow of quality and efficiency throughout the plant
Will be required to complete Good Manufacturing School for Thermally Processing Low-Acid Packaged in Hermetically Sealed Containers within the first year of employment

Requirements

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

Other

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP)

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

The approximate pay range for this position is $39,000 to $57,000. 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.

REQUISITION ID
281668

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 an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined 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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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Crete, NE, US, 68333