Pet-Ag, Inc. · 1 day ago
Quality Assurance Specialist I
Hampshire, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.85/hr - $32.78/hr
2+ years expPBI-Gordon Companies, along with its subsidiaries, prioritizes people, pets, and the places they go. The Quality Assurance Specialist I will provide QA support for Manufacturing and Production Departments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and performing routine quality checks.
Animal FeedManufacturingPet
Responsibilities
Daily inspections of production areas and perform in-process checks to ensure cGMP compliance
Maintain Reserve Sample program for finished Products
Perform incoming sampling of carriers, ingredients, and packaging materials
Monitor and document in-process conditions, materials, and products
Collect and document samples for microbiological and nutritional testing of ingredients and products
Prepare and ship ingredients and finished product samples to outside labs
Document lab results of ingredients and finished product samples
Audit and check production, processing, and paperwork items utilizing a QA checklist
Collect, store, and track retain samples
Collect samples for environmental microbiological monitoring of manufacturing areas
Perform GMP audits and monitor GMP conditions
Investigate customers’ complaints
Monitor and perform lab equipment calibrations
Perform some analytical testing of ingredients and products
Process appropriate paperwork for QA functions
Use, calibrate, and monitor Quality equipment
All other duties may be assigned as necessary
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
2-4 years of related food manufacturing experience, preferably in a QA function
Understanding of testing methods that assess product safety, quality, and shelf life
Position requires ability to work effectively with production, inventory, regulatory and R&D personnels
Basic understanding of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations (FDA, USDA)
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong Attention to detail and good communication skills
Preferred
Associate degree in food science, biology, chemistry, microbiology or related discipline preferred
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Short- and Long-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Pet Insurance
Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Fitness Reimbursement
William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman Scholarship Fund
Tuition Reimbursement
Parental Leave
Company
Pet-Ag, Inc.
PetAg, Inc. has been the leader in advancing the science of animal nutrition for over 80 years.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-06-18
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