Quality Technician

Principal Accountabilities

• Collect, measure and weigh samples of materials of specific products based of defined procedures and specifications
• Test and conduct analysis of raw materials, in process or finished product using defined procedures and specifications
• Complete documentation and maintain records testing results with regular guidance
• Maintain a clean and safe work area through knowledge and practice of safe and efficient food and safety practices
• Monitoring and enforcing all plant specific and corporate food safety programs
• Prepare samples and perform product and/or material testing
• Perform environmental swabbing
• Performing pre-operational inspections and along with performing quality monitoring of product and processes
• Documenting and maintaining record keeping utilizing a computer as necessary
• Auditing supplies to maintain inventory and designing and implementing new procedures and/or techniques
• Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Basic use of a computer
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a production related work
• Experience in Quality Assurance or Food Manufacturing
• Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklift
• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience

Benefits

• Medical Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug 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