Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Lab Technician I
About The Position
Cargill is hiring a Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Lab Technician I for its protein and salt business in Dodge City, Kansas. The role supports food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance programs by collecting samples and conducting laboratory analyses, calibrations, verification activities, and routine monitoring. The technician documents and reports results, deviations, and corrective actions, and works with production, sanitation, and food safety teams to address concerns and support continuous improvement. The work takes place in a fast-paced production environment that may involve wet conditions, slippery surfaces, varying temperatures, and moving equipment. The technician must follow required personal protective equipment guidelines and all safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory procedures. The position is full-time on first shift, pays $22.50–$23.40 per hour, and may require overtime, weekend, and holiday work. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Basic math and computer skills, including accurately recording data and maintaining documentation.
- Ability to follow detailed laboratory, food safety, quality, and regulatory procedures.
- Strong attention to detail; 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 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 supporting 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 that may involve wet conditions, slippery surfaces, varying temperatures, and moving equipment, 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
