Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Technician I - 1st Shift

Cargill•Schuyler, NE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory (FSQR) Technician I supports compliance by helping ensure products meet USDA-FSIS, company, and customer requirements. The role works closely with production operations and USDA-FSIS inspectors to prepare products for inspection, monitor compliance activities, and support a safe food manufacturing environment. The position is based in Schuyler, Nebraska, and is a first-shift role scheduled from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with compensation of $26.25 per hour. The technician monitors regulatory activities and compliance, prepares carcasses and product components for inspection using approved tools and techniques, performs food safety and quality monitoring, and conducts product, process, and sanitation verifications. Inspection results, deviations, and corrective actions must be documented accurately. The work takes place in a fast-paced production setting that may be cold or warm and requires PPE and physical activity. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be requested. The position is part of Cargill’s Food Enterprise, which serves food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with ingredients and branded products. Relocation reimbursement is not included.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Must be 18 years or older.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Basic math skills, including working with weights, measurements, and production information.
Basic knowledge of safe food handling practices.
Ability to use knives, hooks, and other job-related tools safely and effectively.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform physical tasks including prolonged standing, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous beef or protein processing experience.
Previous knife handling experience in a food manufacturing or processing environment.
Experience in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance, or working with USDA-FSIS inspectors or regulatory agencies.
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish.
Ability to learn and apply technical food safety, quality, and regulatory procedures.
Work history in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

Monitor USDA-FSIS regulatory activities and plant compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements, working with inspectors and plant operations personnel.
Prepare carcasses and product components for inspection by making required cuts and incisions using approved tools and techniques.
Communicate regularly with USDA-FSIS inspectors to support inspection activities.
Perform food safety and quality monitoring throughout the production process to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards.
Conduct product, process, and sanitation verifications.
Accurately and completely document inspection results, deviations, and corrective actions.
Perform physical job duties in a fast-paced, cold or warm production setting while wearing required PPE.
Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
Follow all safety, food safety, and regulatory policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.