Quality & Safety Technician - 1st Shift (Mon-Fri)

DescriptionFurst-McNess Company is looking to add a full-time Quality & Safety Technician at our Cordele, GA location.

Starting Pay Range: $24.00-$29.00 per hour (compensation will be determined by relevant experience and the interview process)

Pay Type: Hourly rate with overtime pay, paid bi-weekly

Work Setting: Onsite, Production/Warehouse environment

Core Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm (with available overtime as needed)

Work Location: 101 N Harris St, Cordele, GA 31015

Benefit Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to promote health, financial security, and work‑life balance. See our benefits summary below.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Quality & Safety Technician supports compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across Company facilities. This role helps ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies by conducting inspections, collecting samples, maintaining records, and supporting training and continuous improvement efforts. The position works closely with operations teams to promote a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform routine safety, quality, and facility inspections using established checklists and procedures

Observe daily work practices and reinforce safe behaviors and proper equipment use

Assist in incident and complaint investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and supporting corrective action tracking

Collect, label, document, maintain, and test product, ingredient, environmental, or other required samples in accordance with established procedures

Review production, receiving, and compliance documentation for completeness, accuracy, and traceability

Support environmental compliance tasks, including inspections, waste handling verification, and recordkeeping

Assist with delivery of safety, quality, and compliance training using prepared materials

Assist in the identification, segregation, documentation, disposition, review, and release of non-conforming materials or products, as applicable

Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety, quality, food safety, environmental, and regulatory procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation to support audits, inspections, regulatory requirements, and compliance programs

Participate in internal audits and inspections by gathering data and documenting observations

Assist with inventory control, reconciliation, and documentation of regulated or controlled materials, as applicable

Track identified issues and follow up to ensure timely completion of corrective actions

May travel between facilities as needed to complete assigned inspections and tasks

Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Additional training or coursework in safety, environmental health, or quality systems preferred

2+ years of experience in safety, quality, compliance, or a similar hands-on role in manufacturing, agriculture/feed production, or industrial environments preferred

Experience in roles such as Safety Technician, EHS Technician, QA/QC Technician, or Compliance Technician is a plus

Basic working knowledge of OSHA, FDA, FSMA, or similar standards preferred

PCQI certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow procedures and document work

Good organizational and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Ability to work in industrial environments, including climbing stairs or ladders, and perform physical tasks

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally

About Furst-McNess Company:

For more than a century, Furst-McNess Company has been a trusted leader in animal nutrition, delivering innovative feed, mineral, and management solutions to livestock producers across the United States. Our longstanding commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional customer service guides everything we do. We bring together deep industry expertise and a people‑first culture built on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Above all, we are dedicated to “Doing What’s Right” for animals, producers, and the future of agriculture. Learn more about us at <https://www.mcness.com/>

Locations: We have facilities and offices located throughout the United States, as well as an office in London, Ontario, Canada.

Our Culture:

At Furst-McNess, we strive to:

Understand that being great is a choice

Never settle for average or “good enough”

Relentlessly search for ways to serve our customers better

Work as a team

Value and respect one another

Earn trust through our actions

Act in a safe and professional manner at all times

Conduct ourselves with the highest level of integrity

Deliver on the commitments we make

Invest in our professional and personal development

Maintain a positive work environment that promotes success

Have fun and celebrate our successes

Benefit Package Summary:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to 5%

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Floating Holidays

100% Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, with additional coverage options for employees and dependents

Fitness Reimbursement, $200 annually

Safety Boot Reimbursement

PPE provided