We're seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Quality Control team!
The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the quality and safety of products throughout the production process. This includes conducting inspections, verifications, evaluations, and reporting to uphold food safety standards and product integrity. The role requires clear communication across shifts and departments, adherence to company policies, and participation in ongoing training. This position reports to the Quality Control Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- At shift exchange, communicate with incoming employees all details, including finished and unfinished work, any problems that happened, any safety issues, or any other relevant or helpful information.
- Perform security checks as assigned.
- Perform freezer and refrigerator verifications.
- Perform department equipment verifications of the infrared temperature guns.
- Complete various department and process related evaluations and verifications for both quality and food safety, for example;
- Pre- Op checks
- Product AQL's
- R&D as requested
- In process labels
- Perform sanitation inspections and report findings.
- Collect product samples for retention purposes and maintain product retention archive.
- Assign Packaging Lot Numbers and Best By dates as needed.
- Receive WIP product samples to be sent for third party testing.
- Verify in process CCP's (metal detection and pasteurization).
- Be knowledgeable in department SOP's and capable of performing duties as assigned between the Packaging and Feed Production areas.
- Interface with department leaders/ managers and aid in problem solving.
- Work safely by following all safety standards and procedures.
- Be capable of performing some of your manager's responsibilities through training as assigned.
- Report daily activities by Teams shift chat.
- Maintain an organized, clean work area.
- Know general company, handbook policies and be willing to follow them.
- Complete monthly QA/QC training and other training as required by PetIQ.
- Maintains a positive attitude, excellent communication and relationships with other employees to foster team cohesion.
- Additional duties may be assigned and/or required
Physical requirements:
- Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Personal Qualifications:
- Must be self-motivated and able to work under pressure and pay attention to detail.
- Must be able to communicate professionally and work with the entire PetIQ Manufacturing team for the success of the company
- Ability to work as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude
- Ability to adhere to schedule work hours
- Maintain proper hygiene
- Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written directions in English
Education Requirements:
- High School Graduate or GED Equivalent
PetIQ provides convenient and affordable pet health and wellness products and veterinary services to pets and their families through retail and ecommerce channels across the country.
We are advocates for pet parents, because we believe that all pet parents should be able to provide necessary care that enhances the lives of their pets.
Why join the PetIQ Team?
We have an incredible culture built on our core values that are embedded in everything we do. Our values are:
- Pet Parent Focused: Everything we do starts with the pet parent in mind. We're dedicated to improving pet health and wellbeing through every interaction, product, and service we provide.
- Results Oriented: We deliver with purpose and follow through with clarity, accountability, and impact—because results matter for our teams, our partners, and the pets we serve.
- Humble and Hungry: We bring passion and confidence without ego. We're always learning, improving, and striving to do better—for ourselves, our teams, and our customers.
- Adaptive & Agile: We embrace change, move fast, and use it as our next advantage in creating innovative solutions for pets and their families.
- Stronger as a Pack: Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. We help each other win, because we know exceptional teams build something greater than any one of us could alone
Closing:
PetIQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership or civil union status, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified individuals and strive to create a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please contact [email protected]
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