Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Lab Technician I

Cargill•Dodge City, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cargill is hiring a full-time Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Lab Technician I for its protein and salt business in Dodge City, Kansas. The technician supports food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance programs by collecting product, environmental, and process samples and performing laboratory analyses. The role also involves equipment calibration and verification, routine monitoring, accurate recordkeeping, and communication of findings and deviations to production, sanitation, and food safety teams. This position is based in a fast-paced production environment and requires following safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory procedures, including applicable PPE requirements. Work may involve wet conditions, slippery surfaces, varying temperatures, and moving equipment. The available shift is second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; overtime, weekends, and holidays may be requested. The hourly compensation is $22.50–$23.40. Relocation reimbursement is not included.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
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 and 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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; accurately report findings, deviations, and corrective actions.
Partner with production, sanitation, and food safety teams to identify concerns, communicate results, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform duties in a fast-paced production environment while following required PPE guidelines.
Follow safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory policies and procedures while working independently and maintaining attention to detail.
Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.