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Animal Feed Technical Jobs (NOW HIRING)

R&D Technician

Elk River, MN ยท On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Conduct research trials and collect animal/feed/sample data * Perform statistical analysis and ... Handle clerical, technical, and administrative support tasks * Operate and monitor boilers and ...

Feed Quality Technician

Grimes, IA ยท On-site

$17.75 - $24/hr

Role Description The Feed Quality Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in Grimes, IA ... animal science, food science, agriculture, or a related technical field is preferred.

This includes tasks in animal care, sanitation, operations support, quality control and technical ... Feed and water animals according to schedule set down according to animal species and/or research ...

Animal Caretaker

Rockville, MD ยท On-site

$19.85 - $23/hr

This includes tasks in animal care, sanitation, operations support, quality control and technical ... Feed and water animals according to schedule set down according to animal species and/or research ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for animal feed technical in the United States is $21.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Animal Feed Technical job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,783 per year, or $21 per hour.

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER - CENTRAL

Muscatine, IA โ€ข On-site

Kent Nutrition Group
Animal Food Manufacturingย โ€ขย 501 - 1,000 employees

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

KENT Nutrition Group, Inc., a member of the KENT WORLDWIDEโ„ข family of companies, is looking for a quality leader who is passionate about protecting product integrity, driving continuous improvement, and making a meaningful impact across our manufacturing operations. In this role, you'll help shape the quality culture across our Central Region facilities, partnering with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure the high standards our customers depend on every day. If you're energized by solving complex challenges, leading through influence, and building systems that support both operational excellence and long-term growth, we'd love to hear from you!
  • This position is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, Iowa.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as the primary QA contact for Central Region plants, providing guidance to QC supervisors and partnering with Region Directors of Plant Operations.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements across the region.
  • Lead out-of-specification investigations, corrective actions, and internal audits to drive continuous improvement.
  • Manage consumer complaint investigations and coordinate market retrieval activities when needed.
  • Act as the QA/QC liaison for contract manufacturers and support regional quality partnerships.
  • Oversee quality control data review, provide training to QC personnel, and monitor key quality performance metrics.
  • Support HACCP programs, third-party certifications, feed and food safety initiatives, and report potential safety concerns to Corporate Quality leadership.
  • Lead quality, consistency, mixing efficiency, and sequencing studies while reviewing monthly QC activities for Mason, MI; Logansport, IN; Beardstown, IL; Rockford, IL; and Waterloo, IA.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Food Science, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, or a related field.
  • 1 or more years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, plant operations, or a related manufacturing environment; 3+ years preferred.]
  • Knowledge of animal feed manufacturing, feed safety, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret quality, laboratory, and production data.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
  • Working knowledge of cGMPs and HACCP/HARPC principles as they relate to animal feed manufacturing.
  • Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills; familiarity with the KNG Feed and Food Safety Plan and third-party certification programs is a plus.

TRAVEL
  • 25% - 50%

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