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Food Safety and Quality
Technician - Wahpeton, ND 58075
Cargill
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 food ingredients and bio-industrial business,
where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition, and safety to innovate
and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies.
JOB PURPOSE AND IMPACT
As a Food Safety and Quality Technician at Cargill you will complete routine
analytical and laboratory testing in support of the food safety quality and
operational teams. We are looking for a hardworking person who will perform
routine analysis of product testing, be responsible for checking and monitoring
instrumentation performance and conducting tests for which we are going to
provide intermediate supervision. In this role, you will document results
into databases and/or communicate test results.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Perform routine analysis on final, and in process, products. Guarantees
finished products meet required specifications prior to releasing shipments.
Enters data into databases and communicates results verbally or in writing as
required. Resolves problems by examining and evaluating data; selects
corrective steps.
Assists with the evaluation and interpretation of highly complex data,
identifies problems with atypical test results consulting with upper level
personnel
Supports trials and experiments under the direction of more senior team
members.
Performs food safety/quality leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to
facility employees.
Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues
under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to
appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
The business will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
A strong candidate has been identified for this position. However
we will consider all candidates who meet the requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
Possesses proven working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation
Minimum of four years of related work experience
Able and willing to work a rotating shift, including weekends and holidays.
Able and willing to navigate walk, sit, or stand for extended periods.
Able and willing to navigate safely in an industrial environment (e.g.,
ladders, stairs, stationary and moving industrial equipment).
Able and willing to lift up to 50lbs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of five years of experience within a laboratory or food manufacturing
environment
Working knowledge of ISO 22000 accreditation's or standards
Experience reading and interpreting documents (safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals).
Experience writing routine reports and correspondence.
Experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook and
general computer skills.
Ability multitasking.
Good oral and communication skills.
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