Factory Quality Technician – Pet Food Production

About the role

The Factory Quality Technician ensures quality standards during the development of cat and dog food products at Nestlé Purina’s Fort Dodge plant, producing over 130,000 cases daily. The role involves maintaining documentation, conducting quality checks, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure quality standards are achieved by maintaining documentation, effective communication, and adherence to Quality SOPs.
• Drive First Time Quality (FTQ) and other quality initiatives within the facility.
• Perform Quality Management System checks on the production floor.
• Interpret data and evaluate trends.
• Provide quality training to other associates as needed.
• Support Nestlé Continuous Excellence and Total Performance Management processes.

Required profile

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years experience working in food quality, lab, manufacturing, production, or a related environment.
• Availability to work backshift.

Required skills

• Knowledge of quality SOPs and Quality Management Systems.
• Ability to interpret data and evaluate trends.

What we offer

• Performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package.
• 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and other benefits.