BRD COA Specialist

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Join the Barrett Petfood family and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical (company paid), dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; life insurance; health savings account; paid time off; seven paid holidays; employee discounts; complimentary pet food; and fun, company-sponsored events.

Join Barrett Petfood as a Full-Time COA Specialist and become a vital part of our innovative team in Brainerd, MN
. This onsite position immerses you in a dynamic environment where your problem-solving skills and customer-centric focus will shine. With a competitive pay ranging from $21.50 to $25 per hour
, you'll enjoy rewarding work that directly impacts our beloved pets' health and happiness. As a member of our high-performance culture, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with passionate colleagues who thrive on innovation and integrity. Your schedule will be Mon - Fri 2pm-1030pm (+$1.50 shift differential). This is more than just a job; it's a chance to contribute to a fun, safety-conscious workplace where your ideas matter.

Make your mark in the exciting world of pet food manufacturing and help us create extraordinary products for our furry friends.

• Review all documentation for incoming materials to ensure product meets specification and follow up with supplier when it doesn't.
• Ensure all materials were received correctly into ERP system.
• Request any missing or additional documentation needed from suppliers.
• Document any deviations or discrepancies in detail for accounting purposes.
• Investigate issues with receiving personnel to ensure satisfactory and speedy resolution.
• Release satisfactory material for use in the facility.
• Quickly adapt to changes in raw material demands by monitoring release requests.
• Request, review, and maintain a variety of documents needed for regulatory compliance from customers and suppliers.
• Maintain databases of raw materials.
• Assist with managing the approved supplier list.
• Assist with managing the approved ingredient list.
• Run tests on incoming materials to ensure compliance as needed.
• Assists QA personnel with administrative duties as needed.
• Follows and helps to maintain all plant safety rules.
• Reports all incidents/ accidents.
• Promotes, monitors, and adheres to all QA system guidelines.
• Assist in compliance and upkeep of HACCP programs related to job duties.
• Maintains and ensures effective communication with supplier, customer, and vendor representatives.
• Maintains and ensures effective communication with all plant and departmental concerns.
• Works as a team with other quality and plant personnel.
• Recording, filing and e-filing data and records.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and perform other physical activities required in a manufacturing environment.
• Climb and descend stairs and ladders safely and routinely, including accessing elevated work areas and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate or work from a scissor lift to access elevated equipment and production areas for inspection, verification, and environmental or sanitation sampling
• Maintain balance and stability while working on elevated platforms, stairs, ladders, and uneven or wet surfaces, as applicable.
• Work in varying environmental conditions, including areas that may be hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or subject to temperature fluctuations.

Barrett Petfood is committed to a safe workplace for all of our employees.

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