Quality Assurance; QA Tech

Job Overview

Quality Assurance Technician at Performance Pet, Mitchell, SD.

Starting base wage $22.25/hr, with regular increases and benefits package including health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, 401K match, and more.

1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-4:30pm (Friday hours may not be required depending on production schedules).

All areas of accountability must be delivered with GRIT—Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork—focused on food safety and quality compliance.

• Complete weekly rotations to cover various aspects of quality assurance.
• Comply with regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food safety.
• Perform routine pre-operational inspections of facility equipment to ensure sanitation and quality compliance.
• Communicate effectively with personnel and advise them on food safety and quality standards if a concern is noticed; elevate concerns to leadership if production needs to be stalled.
• Monitor temperatures and cook times of canned products; sign off if process was completed correctly.
• Perform basic visual and equipment‑aided laboratory tests to ensure our products meet customer specifications and are sealed properly, free of contamination, and uniform.
• Review finished product for label accuracy, correct can weights and fill levels, and ensure cases are wrapped properly for storage/shipment.
• Ensure facility is always "audit ready" by staying organized and completing daily paperwork accurately.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives such as updating SOPs when needed.
• Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain regular and predictable on‑site attendance.

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferred; canning experience, a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and desire for facility cleanliness and high‑quality products.
• Proficient with technology and the Microsoft Office Suite such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Perform responsibilities with limited supervision and be able to make critical decisions based on observations.
• Working knowledge of general manufacturing and laboratory practices, HACCP, ISO, regulatory guidelines, and the company’s SOPs.
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with a cross‑functional team.
• Accurately record data on paper and in multiple software programs.
• Ability to pass and maintain Hazardous Chemical Certification.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Work in a facility that processes multiple proteins including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, rabbit, lamb, kangaroo, and egg.
• Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes.

• Stand up to 100% of the workday.
• Frequently lift up to 60 pounds while in Can Pack; occasionally lift up to 60 pounds when in other areas of rotation.
• Frequently push/pull up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently climb steps and/or ladders up to 10 feet and perform duties on an elevated surface.
• Frequently walk and bend at the knees and/or waist.
• Ability to tolerate varying environmental conditions such as extreme hot or cold, wet/slippery conditions, high noise levels, and strong odors.

Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibilities not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Técnico de Control de Calidad en Performance Pet, Mitchell, SD.

Salario base inicial de $22.25/hora, con aumentos regulares y paquete de beneficios que incluye seguro médico, dental, de la vista, tiempo libre remunerado (PTO), días festivos pagados, una importante contribución al 401K y mucho más.

1er Turno:
Lunes-Viernes, 6:00am-4:30pm (el horario del viernes puede no ser necesario dependiendo de los horarios de producción).

Todas las áreas de responsabilidad se deben cumplir con GRIT—Generosidad, Relaciones, Integridad y Trabajo en Equipo—con enfoque en cumplimiento de la seguridad y calidad alimentaria.

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