Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Technician I - 1st Shift

Cargill•Schuyler, NE

12d•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 technician 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 role is based in Schuyler, Nebraska, and is full-time on the first shift, from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Compensation is $26.25 per hour. The work takes place in a fast-paced production setting that may be cold or warm and requires appropriate PPE. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be requested.

Requirements

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

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 while working with inspectors and plant operations personnel.
Prepare carcasses and product components for inspection by making required cuts and incisions with approved tools and techniques, and communicate regularly with USDA-FSIS inspectors.
Perform food safety and quality monitoring throughout production to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards.
Conduct product, process, and sanitation verifications, and accurately document inspection results, deviations, and corrective actions.
Perform physical tasks such as standing for long periods, climbing, bending, and twisting while working in a fast-paced production setting and wearing required PPE.
Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
Follow safety, food safety, and regulatory policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.