Quality Assurance Technician

Quality & Food Safety TechnicianStarting pay: $20.75/hour + shift differential (with pay for skill pay progressions)At Post Consumer Brands (PCB), we're passionate about creating high-quality pet food that helps pets live happy, healthy lives. Through our family of trusted pet food brands, we provide nutritious and delicious options for dogs and cats of all ages. As a member of our Quality & Food Safety team, you'll help ensure every product we manufacture meets the highest standards for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. As a Quality & Food Safety (QFS) Technician, you'll play a critical role in protecting the integrity of our products and supporting a culture where quality and food safety come first. Your work will directly impact the products pets and pet parents rely on every day.Primary responsibilities:Conduct basic tests for protein, fat, moisture, and other quality parametersPerform visual inspections of packaging, labeling, and product integrityMonitor sanitation practices and hygiene compliance in production areasDocument test results and report deviations to supervisorsCalibrate and operate lab equipment (e.g., pH meters, scales, NIRs, thermometers)Assist in implementing HACCP protocols and food safety proceduresCollaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including operations, receiving, and maintenance.Follow and adhere to all PCB safety guidelinesQualifications:High school diploma or GED.6 months to 1 year of manufacturing or related experience is a plus.Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn and operate all related production equipment.Ability to follow detailed work instructions or work direction.Basic math and computer skills.Ability to use basic hand and power tools.Ability to work within a team environment and build positive professional relationships.Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form in English.Ability to problem solve entry-level problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardizations/alternatives exist.Ability to work scheduled shifts, standing, kneeling, climbing and walking for extended periods of the day; capable of repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling with weight ranges up to 50 pounds; ability to perform repeated twisting, bending and reaching of upper and lower extremities; exposure to hot and/or humid environments, heights up to 30 ft., working on ladders, and confined spaces.Good work history and acceptable attendance.