Quality Technician

Quality Technician

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures.

Job Type: Full Time Shift Available: 1st shift Compensation : $22.00/hr and up to $26.00/hr depending on 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

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
• Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• 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 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

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