Technician

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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 protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: North Kingstown, RI
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st 
Compensation: $22.92/hr

Benefits Information

• 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

• 1st shift - from 7:00AM to 3:30PM and/or from 4:00AM to 12:30PM
• 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
• Monitor and enforce all plant specific and corporate food safety programs per the Cargill Policy Manual (CFSRA) and the Global Food Safety Standards (BRC) Obtaining finished product and shelf life samples for testing
• Performing pre-operational inspections and accompanying USDA reps during inspections, along with performing quality monitoring of product and processes
• Training new FSQR technicians as necessary
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions in a warm or cool environment, as well as slippery surfaces at varied heights
• Standing for long periods of time, the use of stairs and ladders, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas of the facility
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 40lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in cold indoor temperatures, with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a valid driver's license, or have the ability to obtain a driver's license.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP/Regulatory Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Systems, Food Safety Audits, Sanitation, and/or Safe Food Handling
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
• Experience in Quality Assurance or Food Manufacturing

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet