Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Technician I

Cargill • Fort Morgan, CO

5d

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 Fort Morgan, Colorado, and is full time on the first shift, 6:45 AM to 3:00 PM, at $26.75 per hour.

The technician works in a fast-paced, cold or warm production environment, using required personal protective equipment and job-related tools. The role requires physical activity including prolonged standing, climbing, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds. 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 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, 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.
• Communicate regularly with USDA-FSIS inspectors to support inspection activities.
• 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 job duties in a fast-paced, cold or warm production setting while wearing required PPE and completing physical tasks.
• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
• Follow all safety, food safety, and regulatory policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Development opportunities.
• Benefits are based on the collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed