Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Lab Technician I

Job Location: Dodge City, KS
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: $22.50/hr - $23.40/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

• Collect product, environmental, and process samples and perform laboratory analyses to support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance programs
• Conduct equipment calibrations, verification activities, and routine monitoring to ensure accurate test results and adherence to established procedures
• Complete documentation and maintain records using computer systems and manual processes while accurately reporting findings, deviations, and corrective actions
• Partner with production, sanitation, and food safety teams to identify concerns, communicate results, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform job duties in a fast-paced production environment that may include exposure to wet conditions, slippery surfaces, varying temperatures, and moving equipment while following required PPE guidelines
• Follow all safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory policies and procedures while working independently and maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Basic math and computer skills, including the ability to accurately record data and maintain documentation
• Ability to follow detailed laboratory, food safety, quality, and regulatory procedures
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively with production and operations teams
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous laboratory, food manufacturing, food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory experience
• Experience collecting samples, conducting testing, performing calibrations, or maintaining laboratory documentation
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, USDA-FSIS regulations, or food safety and quality systems
• Experience working in a meat, poultry, food processing, or manufacturing environment
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
• Consistent work history within the last 12 months

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.