Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Technician I

Cargill•Newnan, GA

6d•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 Newnan, Georgia, and is full-time on a third/night shift. Start times vary due to pre-operational activities, with listed schedules of 8:30 p.m.–5:00 a.m. and 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.

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 the ability to work 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 stand for long periods and climb, bend, and twist, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous beef or protein processing experience.
Experience in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance, or experience 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 documenting inspection results, deviations, and corrective actions.
Perform duties in a fast-paced, cold, or warm production setting while wearing required PPE.
Follow safety, food safety, and regulatory policies.
Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.