Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Technician I

Cargill•Newnan, GA

5d•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 located in Newnan, Georgia, and is full-time on the third (night) shift. Shift start times vary due to pre-operational activities: 8:30 p.m.–5:00 a.m. or 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. Compensation is $23.00 per hour, with a $1.00 per hour shift differential and a $3.00 per hour perfect-attendance bonus. Work takes place in a fast-paced, cold or warm production setting and requires PPE. The position may involve overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested. Relocation reimbursement is not included.

Requirements

Be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
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 hooks and other job-related tools safely and effectively.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.

Nice To Haves

Previous beef or protein processing experience.
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 USDA-FSIS inspectors and plant operations personnel.
Perform food safety and quality monitoring throughout production 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 tasks in production, including prolonged standing, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Follow safety, food safety, and regulatory policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.