Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Lab Technician I

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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: 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 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 product, environmental, and process samples and perform laboratory analyses to support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance programs
• Conduct equipment calibrations, verification activities, and routine monitoring to ensure accurate test results and adherence to established procedures
• Complete documentation and maintain records using computer systems and manual processes while accurately reporting findings, deviations, and corrective actions
• Partner with production, sanitation, and food safety teams to identify concerns, communicate results, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform 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 guidelines
• Follow all safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory policies and procedures while working independently and maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Basic math and computer skills, including the ability to accurately record data and maintain documentation
• Ability to follow detailed laboratory, food safety, quality, and regulatory procedures
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively with production and operations teams
• Ability 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 experience
• Experience collecting samples, conducting testing, performing calibrations, or maintaining laboratory documentation
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, USDA-FSIS regulations, or food safety and quality systems
• Experience working in a meat, poultry, food processing, or manufacturing environment
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
• Consistent work history within the last 12 months

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.