Processing Technician/FSQR Lead

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures.

Job Purpose and Impact

The FSQR Lead/Feed Processing Technician will execute production processes within a work area, operational department or technical domain. In this role, you will follow guidelines and specifications to ensure delivery of high-quality data and will also be responsible for the Food Safety & Regulatory program, housekeeping duties as well as assist with equipment maintenance and repair.

Key Accountabilities

• Actively take part and work towards the construction of a safety culture that reduces and eliminates risk.
• Compile and report accurate data, observations or deviations and production quality measurement on time and in accordance to scope.
• Give continuous evaluation and improvement of production process, daily routines and procedures.
• Operate processes to ensure that the production outcome, quality, quantity and timing fulfill customer specifications and requirements efficiency.
• Align with corporate policies and procedures related to environment, health and safety and food or product safety, quality and regulatory.
• 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
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing operations
• Minimum of four years of related work experience
• Able to work 1 weekend (supporting animal units) every 4 weeks and 2 holidays
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Food Safety and Regulatory experience
• Professional certificate in a relevant area such as production Engineering, chemical processing, industrial food production, automation, mechanical, electrical, engineering
• Boilers License
  
  

The expected salary for this position is $25 - $30 hourly. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).

Position Information

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Location: Elk River, MN

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet