Food Safety Quality Technician (night shift) at Cargill in Emporia, Kansas

Job Description:

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where we improve lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers. 

JOB PURPOSE AND IMPACT

The Food Safety and Quality Technician is accountable for food safety and quality inspection process within a specified range. In this role, you will conduct tests and inspections following internal and external procedures in environment health and safety and food safety.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct routine inspection following the compliance program including Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, Food and Drug Administration, National Meat Inspection Services.


• Identify and analyze deviations to avoid environmental impact and potential risk to the businesses, report the serious one to higher-level staff for guidance.


• Follow company environment, health and safety policies and procedures; identify instances of risky behaviors in the workplace and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.


• Participate in audits by attending audits, preparing required documents, and ensuring all documentation is completed, current and verified to support production management decisions.


• Handle basic clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.


• Other duties as assigned

Relocation will not be provided for this position. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent.


• Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.


• Able and willing to lift up to 50lbs. 


• Able and willing to work night shift. 


• Able and willing to work overtime and weekends when needed. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area. 


• Experience with Alchemy. 


• Experience with NIR analyzer. 


• Experience reading and interpreting documents (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals).