Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Lab Technician I

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196. 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: Dodge City, KS Job Type: Full Time Shift(s) Available: 1st Compensation: $22.50/hr - $23.40/hr Benefits Information Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug InsuranceHealth and Wellness IncentivesPaid Vacation and Holidays401(k) with Cargill Matching ContributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Short-Term Disability and Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Discounts Principal Accountabilities Collect product, environmental, and process samples and perform laboratory analyses to support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance programsConduct equipment calibrations, verification activities, and routine monitoring to ensure accurate test results and adherence to established proceduresComplete documentation and maintain records using computer systems and manual processes while accurately reporting findings, deviations, and corrective actionsPartner with production, sanitation, and food safety teams to identify concerns, communicate results, and support continuous improvement initiativesPerform 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 guidelinesFollow all safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory policies and procedures while working independently and maintaining a high level of attention to detailWork overtime, weekends, and holidays as requestedPerform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorshipMust be 18 years of age or older Able to read, write, and speak EnglishBasic math and computer skills, including the ability to accurately record data and maintain documentationAbility to follow detailed laboratory, food safety, quality, and regulatory proceduresStrong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively with production and operations teamsAbility 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 experienceExperience collecting samples, conducting testing, performing calibrations, or maintaining laboratory documentationKnowledge of HACCP, GMPs, USDA-FSIS regulations, or food safety and quality systemsExperience working in a meat, poultry, food processing, or manufacturing environmentBilingual skills in English and SpanishConsistent work history within the last 12 months Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.