QA Technician

QA TechnicianJoin 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: Nebraska City, NE Job Type: Full Time Shift(s) Available: 2nd Compensation: $21.90/hr - $22.90/hrBenefits InformationBenefits Are Based on Our Collective Bargaining AgreementMedical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug InsurancePaid Vacation and Holidays401(k) with Cargill matching contributionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Development OpportunitiesPrincipal AccountabilitiesMonitor USDA-FSIS regulatory activities and plant compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements while working with both USDA-FSIS inspectors and plant operations personnelPrepare carcasses and product components for inspection by making required cuts and incisions using approved tools and techniques and communicate regularly with USDA-FSIS inspectors to support inspection activitiesPerform food safety and quality monitoring activities throughout the production process to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standardsConduct product, process, and sanitation verifications, documenting inspection results, deviations, and corrective actions accurately and completelyPerform job duties in a fast-paced, cold, or warm production setting with required PPE while engaging in physical tasks such as standing for long periods of time, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodationWork overtime, weekends, and holidays as requestedFollow all safety, food safety, and regulatory policiesPerform other duties as assignedRequired QualificationsMust be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorshipMust be 18 years or olderAbility to read, write, and speak EnglishBasic math skills, including the ability to work with weights, measurements, and production informationBasic knowledge of safe food handling practicesAbility to use knives, hooks, and other job-related tools safely and effectively and lift up to 50 poundsPreferred QualificationsPrevious beef or protein processing experiencePrevious knife handling experience in a food manufacturing or processing environmentExperience working in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance or with USDA-FSIS inspectors or regulatory agenciesBilingual skills in English and SpanishAbility to learn and apply technical food safety, quality, and regulatory proceduresWork history in the last 12 monthsEqual Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet Cargill