Food Safety Technician at Cargill

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 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: Dodge City, KS
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 1st
Compensation: $23.20/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 

Monitor USDA-FSIS regulatory activities and plant compliance with regulatory standards. Act as liaison between USDA-FSIS and plant operations. This position requires use of knife to incise lymph nodes and make other cuts as necessary to prepare carcasses/parts for USDA-FSIS inspection. This position requires frequent interaction and communication with USDA-FSIS inspectors.

Required Qualifications

• Good communication (MUST be able to read, write and speak English)

• Acceptable attendance record (up to the discretion of the Company; internal only)

• Basic knowledge of safe food handling practices

• Basic knowledge of employee safety practices

• Basic math skills (read and compare weights and measurements, add, subtract, multiply, divide, coordinate lot #’s with orders, etc.)

•  Ability to stand for several hours at a time, lift up to 50 pounds, work in hot, humid environment and use tools (knife, hook, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Beef processing Experience with knife experience 

• Bi-lingual (English, Spanish)

• Ability to learn technical procedures and concepts 

• Strong understanding of USDA-FSIS requirements. 

• Able to deal with conflict (able to enforce procedures)

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet