Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Associate

cargill

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to develop and train recent graduates from university to prepare them to tackle a higher level role within the Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory (FSQR) department. In the FSQR Management program, Associates will go through an extensive training program that enables the individual to become familiar with plant operations, and to develop knowledge of meat processing production, including good manufacturing practices, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), food safety, quality, process control and regulatory compliance. Throughout the training (and after training is complete), the individual will be assigned key projects and will be responsible for supervising and handling several food safety and quality programs at the plant. As an Associate, you will gain an understanding of protein processing production with primary emphasis on monitoring the processing activities of the various departments within the facility. You will be trained in a number of areas to learn skills and gain knowledge necessary to succeed in leadership role. As a FSQR Management Associate, you will be exposed to all facets of business operations through an in-depth general orientation. The training is crafted to cover varying aspects of the business prior to placement in a role that aligns the candidate with business needs.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a technical science program (i.e. Animal Science, Food Science, Microbiology, Biology or related technical science degree) and graduating between December 2025 and August 2026
Willingness to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Willing and able to relocate
Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada

Responsibilities

Complete training per training program. Write weekly report of takeaways and submit to manager using the FSQR Associate training guide.
Identify and resolve product quality problems and work with team members from various departments to ensure quality, food safety, and microbiological requirements are met. Complete specific projects designated by the FSQR leadership team. Write FSQR/Micro procedures as needed. Complete facility and Processing Area FSQR Assessments, Sanitation Assessments, Support and coordinate corrective action teams, as needed. Participate in a committee and engagement activities.
Provide back-up assistance for FSQR Supervisor, Food Safety Specialist, or Microbiology Supervisor. Complete pre-shipment review and product clearances as needed. Effectively communicate FSQR and Micro results, including timely reporting of all quality assurance activities.
Maintain all manufacturing, safety, FSQR, Pre-requisite Programs (PRPs), and HACCP policies in production of products. Organize and maintain accurate and pertinent information to assure that processes and products are food safe.
Coordinate and supervise FSQR audits/reviews of operational systems to include the following: FSQR/Microbiology Technician, as needed, duties to include operation/calibration of equipment, aseptic technique when sampling and completing microbiological testing, information management (SPC, Computer Data Entry into spreadsheets/databases). Candidates will cross train in both FSQR and Micro functions. Must know technician duties well enough to assist in training needs and plant training programs for new FSQR /Micro employees to assure that employees performing tasks are capable and the requirements are being met. As well as any other duties that are assigned.

Benefits

Paid holidays and floating holidays
Paid time off
Supplementary health, dental, disability and life benefits package.
Short term and long-term incentives
Competitive retirement plans and registration assistance.
Mental Health and Wellbeing program
Digital Learning Library
Access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off to participate in volunteer activities
Tuition reimbursement benefits are offered to those who wish to continue their education in their career field.
Relocation benefits for those that qualify