Quality Control Technician at 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 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: Round Rock, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st & 2nd
Compensation: $20.18/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $2,000

Benefits Information

• Overtime Potential
• Holiday Pay
• Paid time off after 30 days
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

• Completing pre-operation and work alongside USDA
• Monitoring of product temperature, weight checks, seal checks, label verification and packaging
• HACCP monitoring of all products
• Performing sensory evaluations of product such as Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) testing which may include smelling and visual inspections
• Preventative maintenance on FSQR equipment
• May teach, train, or coach others on work activities, methods and procedures
• Ensuring all stakeholders follow GMPs, good housekeeping and maintain plant policies, a safe working environment, and be a champion of personal food safety
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Champion of personal safety and food safety
• Standing for long periods of time, the use of stairs and ladders, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas of the facility
• Perform pre-operational inspections
• Audit product and processes for specification compliance including sampling and testing product as required
• Sample and test product as required
• Perform operational SSOP, HACCP and SOPs audits as required
• Support Production as a specification resource
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States
• 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 50 lbs with or without accommodations
• Basic use of a computer
• Basic math skills
• Must be able to complete quality forms, HACCP forms, SSOPs and other forms as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in manufacturing or other high paced environments
• Previous food safety or quality 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