Primal Pet Group

FSQA Tech I

Quality Assurance - Fairfield, CA - Full Time

Company Overview
Primal Pet Foods manufactures fully prepared, human-grade raw foods, treats, and supplements for dogs and cats. The Primal Pet Group was founded to improve the quality of life and overall health and happiness of pets through wholesome raw foods that mimic the diet of animals in the wild. We are looking for reliable, motivated, pet companions to join our fast-paced, growing Primal Pet Team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Performing physical and visual inspections of product and plant systems then documenting.
  • Be a proactive participant in identifying potential issues in all phases of operations.
  • Taking corrective action when necessary (alert appropriate personnel to adjust process; identify, segregate, & isolate non-conforming product) and report results to management.
  • Calibration accuracy checks of monitoring and measuring devices (Thermometers, Scales)
  • Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
Pre-operation inspections
  • Perform pre-operational inspection and verification (ATP) prior to the start of shifts or after
  • cleaning and sanitation.
​​​​​​​Preventative Control/Critical Control Point
  • Conduct hourly PC and CCP checks.
  • Respond to problems quickly and efficiently.
Finished Product
  • Ensure the packaging, the product, and the labeling all line up appropriately.
  • Ensures that specifications are met on all fronts.
  • Collect samples from operating lines for finished product testing. Conduct physical release of the finished product, identify and properly physically put the product on hold.
  • ERP system, web-based lab submission, spreadsheets
  • Be willing to learn new methods and procedures.
  • Be aware of and adhere to FDA and FSMA regulations and guidelines.
  • Comply with GMPs, HACCP and other Food Safety, quality, and security guidelines and strictly adhere to all Primal Pet
  • Health and Safety guidelines.

Qualifications and Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Must be flexible, even-tempered, a good mediator, and persuasive. Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret basic technical instructions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
  • Competency in computer word processing (MS Word) and spreadsheet (Excel) preferred.
  • HACCP trained or PCQI-Animal certified (will offer training if needed)
  • Demonstrate the ability to define problems, collect data, and establish facts.
  • Have excellent work and attendance record and attend all meetings as required, flexible schedule as needed (some Saturdays).
  • Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
  • Minimum of 1 year’s experience in food manufacturing food safety and quality position in a / USDA / FDA / FSQA-related facility.
  • Ability to read and understand English.   

 
Schedule
Monday through Saturday 5-day work week on 1st shift
Pay Rate
$20-$22.50

 

Why join the Primal Pack?

Primal offers great benefits and perks such as:

  • 401k with Company match up to 4%
  • Paid vacation and sick hours.
  • Paid company holidays, 8 per year.
  • Low-cost medical insurance
  • Competitive dental, vision, and supplemental insurance. Plus, discounted pet insurance!
  • Internal Career opportunities, training, and much more!

Primal Pet Group is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please review our Employment Privacy Policy here: https://primalpetfoods.com/pages/employee-privacy-policy. By submitting an application with us, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this policy.

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