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Quality Assurance E

Barrett Petfood
Little Falls, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026

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Great careers start with great benefits!

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.

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Join Barrett Petfood as a Full-Time Quality Assurance Technician in Little Falls, MN and immerse yourself in a thriving, customer-focused environment. This onsite role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to product excellence while engaging with a dynamic team that values innovation and integrity. With a competitive pay range of $23.50 to $25.50 per hour, you will be rewarded not only for your skills but also for your commitment to safety and high performance. Your problem-solving abilities will shine as you ensure our products meet the highest quality standards, making a meaningful impact on the lives of our furry friends. Your schedule would be Mon - Fri 10PM - 630AM.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a fun and collaborative culture that celebrates success and fosters professional growth. Take the leap and apply today!

Make a difference as a Quality Assurance Technician

As a new Quality Assurance Technician at Barrett Petfood, you will be immersed in a variety of engaging tasks that ensure our products meet the highest standards. Daily responsibilities include conducting inspections of incoming materials and finished goods, performing routine quality checks, and documenting findings accurately. You will collaborate closely with the production team to identify and resolve potential quality issues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Monitoring sanitation practices and adherence to safety protocols will also be part of your daily routine.

Additionally, you will assist in implementing innovative quality assurance procedures. Your role will be crucial in maintaining a customer-centric focus, ultimately ensuring that our products are safe and reliable for pets and their owners.

Day to day responsibilities

  • Ensures and verifies that all plant departments and employees are adhering to the quality standards and guidelines of the company.
  • Takes samples, tests, records, and reports on basic physical, chemical, and biological properties of ingredients, formulations, packaging, and other associated material, leading to their acceptance, approval, or disposition.
  • Actively monitors, teaches, and enforces plant sanitation policies, GMP's, HACCP, and methods for allergen control
  • Prepares, maintains, monitors, and tracks plant documentation
  • Monitor the departmental efficiency, testing and approval times, yields, scrap loss, and other key indicators
  • Teaches, instructs, and leads plant employees in issues regarding sanitation
  • Accurately prepares and maintains all departmental forms and documents. Monitors the completion of paperwork by other departments, emphasizing optimum record keeping within all plant areas.

Requirements for this Quality Assurance Technician job

To thrive as a Quality Technician at Barrett Petfood, you will need a blend of keen observational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical abilities will be essential for identifying inconsistencies during quality inspections. Effective communication skills are crucial for collaborating with team members and conveying quality-related information clearly. Problem-solving skills will empower you to address issues proactively and devise innovative solutions to enhance product quality.

Additionally, a commitment to safety and adherence to industry standards is vital. Being adaptable will help you navigate a dynamic work environment while maintaining a customer-centric focus. A passion for continuous learning will further contribute to your success, as you will be encouraged to stay updated on the latest quality assurance practices and techniques.

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So, what do you think? If you can meet these requirements and perform this job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

NOTICE - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION


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


In connection with your employment with the Company, notice is hereby given that a
consumer report and/or investigative consumer report may be obtained from a
consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. These reports may contain
information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode
of living, whichever are applicable. They may involve personal interviews with sources
such as your neighbors, friends or associates. The reports may also contain information
about you relating to your criminal history, credit history, driving and/or motor vehicle
records, education or employment history or other background checks.
You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after the receipt
of this notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative
consumer report. The scope of this notice and authorization is not limited to the present
and, if you are hired, will continue throughout the course of your employment and allow
the Company to conduct future screenings for retention, promotion or reassignment, as
permitted by law unless revoked by you in writing.

Salary : $24 - $26

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