What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Technician I - Full Time position at Cargill?
Job Type: Hourly Full Time
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 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.
Shift: 2nd
Compensation: $16/hr
Benefits Information:
- .50 cent/hr 2nd Shift Differential
- Overtime Potential
- Vacation & Holiday Pay
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Career Development Opportunities
- Employee Discounts
Position Purpose
FSQR Tech I : This position is responsible for monitoring and reporting plant quality issues to the proper person and providing support to maintain company Food Safety, Quality and Sanitation programs. This environment for this position is in cold, wet areas from 32˚F to 42˚F. The responsibilities include but are not limited to product and process monitoring and documentation, customer claims investigations and . Maintain, calibrate and utilize lab equipment. Attend all required personal safety and food safety training sessions. Assist in implementation of Food Safety and Quality related SOP’s regarding facility processes and ensure all plant employees and visitors understand and follow all relevant policies and procedures. Enter and maintain data in Excel, Outlook, Word and other specific software packages. Utilize knowledge to aid Production in problem solving issues. Self-manage assigned projects to meet deadlines. Obtain samples as required. Tag/Un-tag products as required. Check in ingredients, labels, and other materials. The descriptions are general guidelines of expectations and may not include all responsibilities of the position.
Principle Accountabilities
60% Accurately and consistently perform process verification monitoring activities related to quality and food safety and record results. Monitor employee and visitor behaviors to ensure GHP’s and plant SSOP’s are adhered to. Address, correct and document deviations in process or record keeping, implement corrective action as required for process deviations or customer complaints in accordance with relevant programs and policies, including applicable regulations. Train personnel on proper procedures related to Food Safety /Quality,
20% Monitor and enforce all plant specific and corporate food safety programs per the Cargill Policy Manual (CFSRA) and Global Food Safety Standard (BRC) such as “Good Hygiene Principles” (GHP’s), and plant SSOP’s, which include but are not limited to proper PPE in processing areas, foreign material control and product adulteration prevention, air quality, sanitation, employee personal hygiene, pest control, chemical/packaging supplier program, transportation requirements, labeling program, cold chain management, traceability of packaging, processing materials, raw materials and finished products and the general maintenance of sanitary conditions throughout the facility.
20% Observe and ensure compliance of work area to regulatory standards. Maintain thorough knowledge of guidelines and procedures, record keeping, monitor plan-specific programs.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrate the behavirs defined under the Cargill Leadership Expectations- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED/HSED acceptable)
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English
- Physical ability to perform monitoring and inspection activities which includes bending, kneeling, climbing ladders and stairs repeatedly throughout the shift, and lift up to 40 lbs. intermittently throughout the shift.
- Basic math skills: read decimals to the hundredths, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and calculate percentages. Must also be able to read weights on a scale, calculate tares and read measurements using a ruler.
- Candidate must learn, understand and enforce relevant food safety policies and programs (HACCP, SSOP’s, GHP’s)
- Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
- Keen sense of priorities – identifies what needs to be done and completes the tasks.
- Ability to manage conflict and communicate in a professional and respectful manner with personnel at all level of the organization and external visitors.
- Weekend work required in this position; 6 days standard with 7 days as necessary.
- Working conditions are in refrigerated areas with wet floors and moving equipment such as forklifts. Personal protective gear (hard hat, ear plugs, hairnets/beard nets, safety toe shoes, and safety glasses) must be worn at all times.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in and/or knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP/Regulatory Compliance, GMP’s, Quality Systems, Audits (BRC), Sanitation, Safe Food Handling- Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word.
- Prior experience in Quality Assurance or Food Manufacturing
Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet