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Quality Technician

Cargill

Owatonna, MNFull-time$21–25/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21–25/hr
Location
Owatonna, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Cargill is hiring a Quality Technician. Cargill's animal nutrition and health business is seeking a Quality Technician to join their global team. This role involves performing and recording monitoring activities, process verifications, and audits throughout the facility. The technician will also monitor and enforce food safety programs, conduct pre-operational inspections, and maintain record-keeping using a computer. The position requires interaction with peers and management to promote continuous improvement and teamwork.

Key focus areas include Perform and record monitoring activities, process verifications, and audits, Monitor and enforce all plant specific and corporate food safety programs, and Perform pre-operational inspections and quality monitoring of product and processes.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+ and High School Diploma Or GED. Important skills include Monitoring Activities, Process Verifications, Audits, Documenting Deviations, Recording Corrective Actions, and Food Safety Programs. Preferred (not required): Production Environment Experience, Military Environment Experience, Quality Control Experience, and Quality Assurance Experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Monitoring ActivitiesProcess VerificationsAuditsDocumenting DeviationsRecording Corrective ActionsFood Safety ProgramsPre-Operational InspectionsQuality MonitoringRecord KeepingAuditing SuppliesInventory MaintenanceDesigning New ProceduresImplementing New TechniquesContinuous ImprovementCollaborationSafety Rules and RegulationsMaintaining Safe Work EnvironmentMaintaining Clean Work EnvironmentComputer Basic UseEnglish Verbal CommunicationEnglish Written CommunicationProduction Environment ExperienceMilitary Environment ExperienceQuality Control ExperienceQuality Assurance ExperiencePet Food Manufacturing Knowledge

Qualifications

Eligible to Work in the United States Without Visa SponsorshipMust Be 18 Years or OlderHigh School Diploma/GED or 2 Years Equivalent Work ExperienceAssociates Degree in Science Related Field

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where we improve lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.

Job Purpose and Impact

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: Overnight Rotating

Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00 /hr depending on experience

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.

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

A Typical Work Day May Include:

  • Accurately perform and record monitoring activities, process verifications, and audits throughout the facility including raw material audits, documenting deviations and/or recording corrective actions taken

  • Monitoring and enforcing all plant specific and corporate food safety programs

  • 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

  • Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations

  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

  • Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need:

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • 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 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 understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)

  • Basic use of a computer

  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

  • High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience

What will put you ahead:

  • Prior experience in production and or similar military environment

  • Associates Degree in Science related field

  • Prior Quality Control/Quality Assurance experience

  • Prior knowledge of Pet Food manufacturing

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.

Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

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