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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 Quality Control Technician I, conducts analysis of materials and products using defined procedures and specifications to ensure results are aligned with specifications with regular guidance. In this role, you will test and conduct analysis of raw materials, materials in process and finished product to ensure products are in line with predetermined specifications.

Key Accountabilities

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: Day

Compensation: $22.00/hr. and up to $25.00/hr. depending on experience

Applicable 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

Principal Accountabilities:

• Collect, measure and weigh samples of materials of specific products based of defined procedures and specifications

• Test and conduct analysis of raw materials, in process or finished product using defined procedures and specifications

• Complete documentation and maintain records testing results with regular guidance

• Maintain a clean and safe work area through knowledge and practice of safe and efficient food and safety practices

• 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

• Prepare samples and perform product and/or material testing

• Perform environmental swabbing

• 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 regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment

• Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship

• Must be 18 years or older

• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)

• Basic use of a computer

• 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 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 overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a production related work

• Experience in Quality Assurance or Food Manufacturing

• Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklift

• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.