Food Safety and Quality Technician

Job Title: Food Safety and Quality Technician - Rotating Shift

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in
Cargill’s food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies.

Job Purpose and Impact

As a Food Safety and Quality Technician at Cargill you will complete routine analytical and laboratory testing in support of the food safety quality and operational teams. We are looking for a hardworking person who will perform routine analysis of product testing, be responsible for checking and monitoring instrumentation performance and conducting tests for which we are going to provide intermediate supervision. In this role, you will document results into databases and/or communicate test results.

Key Accountabilities

Perform routine analysis on final, and in process, products. Guarantees finished products meet required specifications prior to releasing shipments.
Enters data into databases and communicates results verbally or in writing as required. Resolves problems by examining and evaluating data; selects corrective steps.
Assists with the evaluation and interpretation of highly complex data, identifies problems with atypical test results consulting with upper level personnel
Supports trials and experiments under the direction of more senior team members.
Performs food safety/quality leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to facility employees.
Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
Minimum of four years of related work experience
Possesses proven working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation
Able and willing to work on rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of three years of experience within a laboratory or food manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of ISO 22000 accreditation's or standards

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

Cargill highly encourages vaccinations but does not mandate at this time. Upon hire, you will be asked to provide your vaccination status, and if unvaccinated or if you choose not to disclose, you would be expected to follow Cargill’s safety protocols for unvaccinated employees (i.e., mask mandates, and social distancing).

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $22.00 - $23.96 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Cargill highly encourages vaccinations but does not mandate at this time. Upon hire, you will be asked to provide your vaccination status, and if unvaccinated or if you choose not to disclose, you would be expected to follow Cargill’s safety protocols for

Application Question(s):

• Do you have proven working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• related: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $22 - $24