Quality Assurance Technician

Job Location: Dodge City, KS
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd
Compensation: $23.70/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

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