Quality Assurance; QA Technician

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At PURIS, we’re dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. By transforming high-quality, USA-made ingredients into essential components for a wide range of everyday products, we power a healthier future. As a QA Technician you will work with state-of-the-art engineering and collaborate with peers to build a better food future.

Central manufacturing facility in Dawson, MN – the largest pea protein plant in North America.

Pay Rate: $20‑25 per hour, biweekly, bonus eligible.

• Perform required tests or inspection designated for ingredients and finished products.
• Highlight out of specification results on analytical sheets.
• Perform analytical and sensory testing in accordance with established work instructions and procedures.
• Perform all duties with a high level of accuracy in order to maintain the integrity of quality results.
• Filing documents, lab and production.
• Perform other tasks as required.
• Review Production documents for accuracy and adherence to established processes, procedures and controls. Maintain PCQI status.
• Identify non-conformances in production documents and initiate initial corrective actions, placing product on hold, notifying QA leadership, responsible parties for follow up.
• Own positive release process, including communication across functions.
• Enter results from finished product samples into reporting systems.
• Proofread COAs.
• Help develop programs and procedures to assist facilities in producing and releasing safe food.

• High school diploma or equivalent, bachelor’s degree in an industry-related field preferred.
• 1 year quality experience in a similar role, 3+ years highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a People Safe and Food Safe manner in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office suite to enter data and prepare reports.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Passion to make food that people love and is safe for all of our customers.
• PCQI/HACCP certifications are highly desired but will train the right candidate.

• Must be capable of working at elevated heights, lift up to 50 lbs. and be able to adapt to temperature & environmental extremes from hot to cold, noise, dust, dirt and chemicals.
• Must have the ability to stand/walk frequently during shift between lab and packing lines.

• Must be able to stand for 7+ hours of your shift.
• Must be able to climb stairs several times throughout the course of your shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb. frequently.
• Must be able to work safely at heightened platforms on occasion.

At PURIS, we support our team with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive personally and professionally. Pay, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, flexible health and dependent care spending accounts, retirement plan contributions up to 6%, 80 hours of PTO annually, 8 paid holidays, and free digital health care for all employees.

At PURIS, we’re dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. By transforming high-quality, USA-made pea ingredients and non‑GMO soybeans into essential components for a wide range of everyday products, we power a healthier future. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of an exciting period of expansion and growth.

Career Growth: dynamic work environment; comprehensive benefits; innovative environment; strong values; commitment to sustainability.