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United Pet Foods, Inc.

Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician 2nd shift

Pay: $18.60/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Elkhart, IN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.

$42,223 / year median in Indiana

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician 2nd shift United Pet Foods, Inc. - 3.1 Elkhart, IN Job Details Full-time From $18.60 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel English Manufacturing Food safety

Full Job Description Lab Technician Job Title:

Quality Assurance Technician Reports To:

Quality Assurance Supervisor/General Manager Job Description:

Objective:

A quality assurance technician's primary responsibly is to assure that all products are produced in accordance with good manufacturing practices, meeting all company, local, state, and federal regulations

Job Function:

Perform testing on bulk and bagged ingredients.

Food Safety Function:

Verify raw and finished product meets specification Understand all laboratory procedures Report any off odors, insects, and rodent activities Compliance of GMPs and the food safety plan

Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to read and write English. Strong skill set in Microsoft Excel and Word. Maintain a professional attitude. Dependable. The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in concerns of employees and financial files. The ability to multi-task and prioritize. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Effective listening skills. Team building skills. Effective decision making and problem solving skills This is a general list of this position's duties and responsibilities. May be asked to assist in other departments as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.60 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Must have toxin testing lab experience Shift availability: Night Shift (Required) Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Elkhart, IN 46514 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Elkhart, IN 46514: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person