Cargill · 1 day ago
Quality Assurance Technician (12 hour rotating shift)
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expCargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. The Senior Quality Assurance Technician will complete complex analytical and laboratory testing in support of the food safety quality and operational teams, ensuring that finished products meet required specifications prior to releasing shipments.
AgricultureFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingMeat and Poultry
Responsibilities
Perform routine analysis on ingredients, final and in process products and ensure that finished products meet required specifications prior to releasing shipments
Enter data into databases and communicate results verbally or in writing, resolve problems by examining and evaluating data and select corrective steps
Assist with the evaluation and interpretation of highly complex data, identifies problems with atypical test results consulting with upper level personnel
Support trials and experiments under the direction of more senior team members
Perform food safety and quality leadership, coaching and mentoring to facility employees
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
Possesses proven working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation
Minimum of four years of related work experience within a laboratory or food manufacturing environment
Able and willing to work on rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
Able and willing to lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
Quick to adapt and collaborate effectively across departments
Strong communication and time management skills
Company
Cargill
Cargill provides agricultural, food, bioindustrial, and risk management solutions across global supply chains and manufacturing sectors.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
National Safety Council
2025-06-25Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Brian Sikes
Board Chair and CEO
David MacLennan
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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