Incoming Goods Receiving Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Incoming Goods Receiving Technician

Location: Mishawaka, IN

Department: FSQA

Job Type: Hourly

Work Schedule: Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday / Hours: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM or 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (12-hour shifts)

Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM (6-hour shift) or 6:00 AM - 12 PM

About United Petfood:

United Petfood is a private label producer of high-quality dry & wet pet food, biscuits and snacks. We are a Belgian family business with 25 high-tech pet kitchens in Europe and the US.

Joining us, means joining an international, passionate and driven team with one common goal: a healthy planet filled with healthy pets! But it doesn’t stop there: we truly care about building encouraging, supportive, long-lasting partnerships, both inside as well as outside of our fast-growing family company. By only working with the very best ingredients and most innovative technology available, we ensure a spot in which you can grow, bloom and make thousands of pets happy worldwide!

Position Summary:

The Incoming Goods Receiving & Food Safety Technician is responsible for receiving raw materials, ensuring their compliance with quality standards, unloading and moving bulk materials, and maintaining documentation and food safety compliance in the plant. This role combines hands-on receiving operations with quality control and food safety responsibilities, ensuring all materials meet company and regulatory standards before entering production.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Receiving & Material Handling:

• Operate yard dog to pull loaded trailers into bulk unloading areas and move materials as needed.
• Weigh and sample incoming loads to verify compliance with established raw ingredient specifications, including bulk density readings.
• Complete all required receipts and documentation in WMS and other reporting systems; close out receiver processes.
• Unload raw materials andsendto storage usingappropriate equipmentwhile minimizing product shrink.
• Maintain cleanliness of the unloading dock andfollow GMP standards at all times.
• Participatein inventory counts for plant-in, drop trailers, hopper bottom trailers, and bulk bins.

• Interact professionally with truck drivers and other team members.
• Assistin continuous improvement initiatives in the materials handling area.

Food Safety & Quality Control:

• Support plant compliance with GMP, HACCP, Food Defense, and other regulatory and corporate food safety programs.
• Assistin development, implementation, and management of digital Quality Management Systems (QMS) for receiving materials.
• Conduct sampling, testing, and reportingin accordance withquality and food safety requirements.
• Report food safety and quality system deviations to supervisors and take corrective actions as needed.
• Support training programs for plant personnel on food safety and quality principles.
• Participate in internal audits, customer complaint investigations, and CAPA activities as needed.

Workplace Safety:

• Complete safety documentation and verify compliance with program standards.
• Participate in mandatory safetytrainingsand adhere to all safety policies.
• Report safety issues, near misses, and injuriesimmediately.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent;Bachelor’s degree in Food Scienceor related field preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License; CDL desirable but notrequired.
• Demonstrated skill operating yarddog, including hooking/unhooking trailers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a manufacturing environmentpreferred.

• Ability to work in both hot and cold environments.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and Food Defense principles.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance or food safety within the food industry.
• Experienceimplementing or maintaining GFSI programs (e.g., BRC).
• Training in 5S, SPC, Six Sigma, or Lean manufacturing is a plus.

Our Values in Action:

• We Aim Higher – Deliver quality and efficiency on every pallet; continuously look for ways to improve our processes.
• We Make It Work – Solve problems quickly and keep production moving; flexibility and a hands-on mentality are key.
• We Grow United – Collaborate with your team and support colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• We Do What’s Right – Follow safety, quality, and operationalstandards ;act responsibly in all tasks.
• We Thrive on Passion – Bring energy, care for animals, and dedication to producing top-quality pet food.

Equal Opportunity Employer: United Petfood Producers USA Inc. is an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.