Quality Technician – 1043830 Cargill, Inc

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Minnesota; On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision and Prescription

Health and Wellness Incentives

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Short-Term Disability and Life Insur.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Cargill is hiring for a production-focused role in Minnesota. The position operates on a 12-hour day shift (6:30 AM – 6:30 PM) with a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, offering extended time off between workdays and every other weekend off.

Compensation ranges from $21 to $27 per hour, depending on experience. Responsibilities include monitoring activities, quality checks, and adherence to food safety programs, with duties spanning documentation, inventory checks, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• High school diploma or GED or two years of equivalent work experience.
• Ability to perform physical job duties including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform and record monitoring activities, process verifications, and audits.
• Monitor and enforce plant food safety programs.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and quality monitoring of product and processes.
• Document and maintain records using a computer.
• Audit supplies to maintain inventory and help implement new procedures.
• Interact with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement.
• Adhere to safety rules and maintain a clean work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma/GED or two years equivalent work experience

Job description

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 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 Type

Full Time

Schedule

12-hour day shifts (6:30 AM – 6:30 PM) on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, providing extended time off between workdays and every other weekend off

Compensation

$21-$27/hr. depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

A Typical Work Day May Include

• Accurately perform and record monitoring activities, process verifications, and audits throughout the facility including raw material audits, documenting deviations and/or recording corrective actions taken
• Monitoring and enforcing all plant specific and corporate food safety programs
• Performing pre-operational inspections and along with performing quality monitoring of product and processes
• Documenting and maintaining record keeping utilizing a computer as necessary
• Auditing supplies to maintain inventory and designing and implementing new procedures and/or techniques
• Interacting regularily with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Basic use of a computer
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience

What will put you ahead

• Prior experience in production and or similar military environment
• Associates Degree in Science related field
• Prior Quality Control/Quality Assurance experience
• Prior knowledge of Pet Food manufacturing

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.