Quality Technician

Quality Technician Position in St. Joseph, MO, US. At Integrated Proteins we invite you to join our growing team as a Quality Technician. Your main responsibility will be to perform tests and inspections on products to ensure they meet our rigorous quality standards. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering top-notch animal products. You will have the chance to develop and enhance your skills in a dynamic and rewarding work environment.

We are looking to fill multiple shifts:

Weekdays 3rd Shift (10:00 pm to 6:30 am)

Weekend Days (6:00 am to 6:30 pm

$23 - $24 hourly

• Perform standardized tests on product
• Notify production and management immediately when product is out of specification
• Assist in managing retain program
• Create Retain samples for all inbound and outbound loads (for 6-month storage)
• Complete paperwork as directed using good documentation practices
• Monitor shared lab email inbox and make sure all emails are responded to in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace
• Perform regular cleaning and maintenance on lab equipment
• Notify Lead and Quality Manager when supplies are running low
• Provide information to production staff and management when requested
• Communicate any safety or quality concerns with plant management and corporate quality
• Keep lab neat and clean
• Other duties as assigned

• College degree preferred
• S. Diploma or GED and 1+ year laboratory experience
• Proficiency with Office 365 (primarily Excel, SharePoint, Outlook)
• Reliable, Organized, Efficient, Attention to detail
• Clear verbal communicator
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Able to multi-task and prioritize
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, walk, reach, squat, push, pull, and climb stairs for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work from elevated surfaces and/or in confined spaces for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Integrated Proteins™ is recognized as an industry leader in sourcing and trading rendered pet food proteins. We strive to provide the most reliable supply of the highest quality ingredients to pet food manufacturers. At Integrated Proteins, our focus is quality; in the products that we produce, the way we treat our team, and the care and attention we give animals. Our Saint Joseph MO plant refines out the impurities and is able to clean, process and custom blend the animal proteins to the specifications of our customers.