Technician Factory Quality

We're a leader in the pet care industry, which means we're not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Position Summary: This position shares responsibility with local factory management for assuring compliance to Nestle Purina Quality and Food Safety Standards to ensure food safety and high quality of pet foods manufactured at the Edmond factory. This position has a responsibility for the development, managing, reviewing, and enforcing the Pathogen Monitoring program (PMP). The PMP program includes microbiological analysis of finished product and environmental samples and communications of testing results throughout the organization.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Compile and report Vidas test and Enteriobacteriacae (EB)/Salmonella test information on finished product and environmental samples daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Perform activities such as chemical labeling, aseptic sampling, environmental sampling, EB testing, pathogen sampling and analysis, line sampling, LAD sampling and testing, finished product sampling, aerobic plate count analysis, yeast mold analysis, etc.
• Enter test results in the BDE system and perform nutritional and metal detection verification before product release.
• Understand and properly utilize the hold product database and Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Follow the Internal Control Plan and ensure compliance with relevant procedures.
• Compile and report LAD - Total plate count and Yeast & Mold petrifilm counts weekly.
• Generate and manage assigned excel reports and other reference tools such as the factory profile tool (FPT) and formal release to populate max and medium control spreadsheet.
• Complete and document weekly and monthly lab equipment audits and calibrations, including Volumes and Temperatures, Autoclave validation, etc.

Basic Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED required. 2 year degree in a science-related area of study or food safety experience preferred.
Experience: 1+ years of laboratory experience or 2+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
The approximate pay range for this position is $39,000.00 - $57,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
We're a leader in the pet care industry, which means we're not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Position Summary: This position shares responsibility with local factory management for assuring compliance to Nestle Purina Quality and Food Safety Standards to ensure food safety and high quality of pet foods manufactured at the Edmond factory. This position has a responsibility for the development, managing, reviewing, and enforcing the Pathogen Monitoring program (PMP). The PMP program includes microbiological analysis of finished product and environmental samples and communications of testing results throughout the organization.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Compile and report Vidas test and Enteriobacteriacae (EB)/Salmonella test information on finished product and environmental samples daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Perform activities such as chemical labeling, aseptic sampling, environmental sampling, EB testing, pathogen sampling and analysis, line sampling, LAD sampling and testing, finished product sampling, aerobic plate count analysis, yeast mold analysis, etc.
• Enter test results in the BDE system and perform nutritional and metal detection verification before product release.
• Understand and properly utilize the hold product database and Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Follow the Internal Control Plan and ensure compliance with relevant procedures.
• Compile and report LAD - Total plate count and Yeast & Mold petrifilm counts weekly.
• Generate and manage assigned excel reports and other reference tools such as the factory profile tool (FPT) and formal release to populate max and medium control spreadsheet.
• Complete and document weekly and monthly lab equipment audits and calibrations, including Volumes and Temperatures, Autoclave validation, etc.

Basic Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED required. 2 year degree in a science-related area of study or food safety experience preferred.
Experience: 1+ years of laboratory experience or 2+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
The approximate pay range for this position is $39,000.00 - $57,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.