QA Technician

Cargill • Full-time • Syracuse, NE, United States, NE, United States • 15h ago

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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.

Job Location: Nebraska City, NE
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd
Compensation: $21.90/hr - $22.90/hr

Benefits Information

Benefits Are Based on Our Collective Bargaining Agreement
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
Paid Vacation and Holidays
401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Development Opportunities

Principal Accountabilities

Monitor USDA-FSIS regulatory activities and plant compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements while working with both USDA-FSIS inspectors and plant operations personnel
Prepare carcasses and product components for inspection by making required cuts and incisions using approved tools and techniques and communicate regularly with USDA-FSIS inspectors to support inspection activities
Perform food safety and quality monitoring activities throughout the production process to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards
Conduct product, process, and sanitation verifications, documenting inspection results, deviations, and corrective actions accurately and completely
Perform job duties in a fast-paced, cold, or warm production setting with required PPE while engaging in physical tasks such as standing for long periods of time, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested
Follow all safety, food safety, and regulatory policies
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Basic math skills, including the ability to work with weights, measurements, and production information
Basic knowledge of safe food handling practices
Ability to use knives, hooks, and other job-related tools safely and effectively and lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

Previous beef or protein processing experience
Previous knife handling experience in a food manufacturing or processing environment
Experience working in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance or with USDA-FSIS inspectors or regulatory agencies
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
Ability to learn and apply technical food safety, quality, and regulatory procedures
Work history in the last 12 months

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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