Quality Technician

Golden Pet Manufacturing · Richfield, MN

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Level: Technician
Team: Quality
Degree: Preferred
Experience asked: 1+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 18 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Golden Pet Manufacturing (industrial) in Richfield, MN.

They ask for: 1+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names: Root cause, FDA / GMP

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How this role compares

Against 20 other live quality postings in Minnesota.

Experience asked: Less than usual (1+ vs 2+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 48%
GD&T 38%
✓ Team leadership 38%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 33%
ISO 9001 24%

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It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Golden Pet Manufacturing
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Preferred Qualifications

(Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

✓High school diploma or GED equivalent
✓1+ years of experience in quality assurance
✓Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google programs
✓Understanding of food safety and quality systems and manufacturing processes and technologies (preferred)
✓Bachelor's degree in food, biological or chemical science field (preferred)

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We’re Looking For A: Quality Technician

Location: Richfield, WI

Shift: 3rd (10pm - 6:30am)

What You’ll Be Doing

•Perform regular inspection and verification of manufacturing lines, equipment and processes throughout the plant based on agreed upon schedule; complete documentation when complete
•Perform instrument calibrations as needed (thermometers, gauges, lab equipment, etc.)
•Sampling and testing of raw materials, materials in progress, and finished goods; identify non-conforming material (NCM) and assist with the NCM process
•Help maintain library of retained samples to assist with material approvals and complaint investigations
•Regularly interact with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Sanitation and Logistic employees and supervisors to provide useful feedback on quality-related issues or concerns
•Verify the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are being met throughout the manufacturing plant and its processes
•Lead environmental swabbing program to ensure pathogen control
•Assist in monthly internal GMP audits to include documentation and corrective actions
•Participate in the shelf life monitoring program
•Lead the collection, analysis, summary and reporting of data in an appropriate format
•Investigate issues or potential issues and work with relevant parties to perform root cause analysis for deviations and customer complaints
•Willing to occasionally help on other shifts when vacations or emergency situations arise
•Assist in the design and implementation of processes and procedures within the Quality Assurance department
•Participate in cross-functional team collaboration to assure effective implementation and adherence of Quality Assurance initiatives and continuous improvement
•Assist Quality Supervisor in the training of new Quality Technicians

Golden Perks & Benefits

•Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
•Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
•6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
•We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
•Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
•Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
•Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

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