Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 4:30pm

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!

Performance Pet, located in Mitchell, SD, is home to the innovators and formulators who turn the desire for leaner, tastier, healthier or otherwise better pet food into an actual product on the shelves. Everything we do is custom made for every customer, and we're the only canner to do so. Learn more about what we do at performancepet.net/.

We are seeking to add a QA Technician to our energetic and knowledgeable team at our 168,000 square foot cannery in Mitchell, SD! We offer a starting base wage of $18.25/Hr. along with scheduled increases and a complete benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

Submit an application today to start your next fulfilling career with Performance Pet Products! And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!

Areas of Accountability

All areas of accountability to be delivered in a manner that aligns with the values and business strategy of Farmers Union Industries.

Food Safety Compliance Continuous Improvement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work safely and comply with company and regulatory safety/environmental policies, practices and procedures

Maintain highest level of confidentiality, customer service and professionalism to promote a positive image of the Company

Complete routine food safety & quality systems inspections, identify deficiencies, and follow up with corrective actions

Communicate effectively with plant personnel and supervisors and update supervisors on any non-conforming materials/equipment

Follow all procedures regarding all potential QA or Food Safety holds

Understand and implement company procedures pertaining to Operational Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures

Perform pre-operational sanitation inspections of the facility prior to start-up

Perform various sample collections related to bacterial testing, interpret test results, and compare to company specifications

Assist in training of plant personnel and developing company procedures related to food safety & quality

Complete daily paperwork and maintain accurate and organized records

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

Qualifications

Degree in Agricultural Science, Biology or meat science related degree, preferred

3+ years’ experience in food/feed safety, quality assurance, lab environment, microbiology, or related fields

Knowledgeable in food safety, quality and USDA regulations and developing SSOPs and HACCP plans

Advanced written and verbal communication skills with a high level of professionalism

High level of proficiency, accuracy, discretion and confidentiality

Strong sense of initiative and independent problem-solving/root cause analysis

Ability to manage time and deadlines with little supervision

Ability to handle hot and cold conditions (dress according to temperature); different scents; and be aware of any wet floors or other hazards

Ability to stand; walk; move about the facility; occasionally lift, push/pull up to 40 pounds.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Basic mathematical skills

Bilingual (Spanish), desired but not required

Ability to read and write in English

Disclaimer: All employees are subject to the FUI COVID-19 vaccination policy.