Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Lab Technician I
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Job Summary
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Want to build a stronger more sustainable future and cultivate your career Join Cargills global team of 160000 employees who are committed to safe responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargills protein and salt business where we provide wholesome high-quality food products to a wide range of customers from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
Job Location: Dodge City KS
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: $22.50/hr - $23.40/hr
Benefits Information
- Medical Dental Vision and PrescriptionDrug Insurance
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
Principal Accountabilities
- Collect product environmental and process samples and perform laboratory analyses to support food safety quality and regulatory compliance programs
- Conduct equipment calibrations verification activities and routine monitoring to ensure accurate test results and adherence to established procedures
- Complete documentation and maintain records using computer systems and manual processes while accurately reporting findings deviations and corrective actions
- Partner with production sanitation and food safety teams to identify concerns communicate results and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Perform job duties in a fast-paced production environment that may include exposure to wet conditions slippery surfaces varying temperatures and moving equipment while following required PPE guidelines
- Follow all safety food safety quality and regulatory policies and procedures while working independently and maintaining a high level of attention to detail
- Work overtime weekends and holidays as requested
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Able to read write and speak English
- Basic math and computer skills including the ability to accurately record data and maintain documentation
- Ability to follow detailed laboratory food safety quality and regulatory procedures
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively with production and operations teams
- Ability to stand walk climb stairs and lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous laboratory food manufacturing food safety quality assurance or regulatory experience
- Experience collecting samples conducting testing performing calibrations or maintaining laboratory documentation
- Knowledge of HACCP GMPs USDA-FSIS regulations or food safety and quality systems
- Experience working in a meat poultry food processing or manufacturing environment
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
- Consistent work history within the last 12 months
Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Cargill, Incorporated is an American privately held global corporation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 1865, it is the largest privately held corporation in the United States in terms of revenue.
