FSQR Lead

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Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 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: Fresno, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd
Compensation: $28.84/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 

• Manage food safety and quality inspections. Monitor product and confidently uphold product quality
• Train personnel to distinguish between acceptable product and product that does not meet Cargill’s quality standard
• Instruct and support line employees on job performance
• Communicate with leads, supervisors, and managers on the production floor
• Provide support for the area superintendent
• Assist the FSQR Supervisor with everyday production floor operations and communicate any immediate findings
• Assist, support, and cover technician positions in the absence of others
• Perform all FSQR food safety and quality checks
• Manage technicians’ annual training and new-hire training
• Assist in managing the production floor during small-scale contaminations, incidents, findings
• Manage FSQR technicians’ schedules, coverage, and breaks
• Lead and manage product inspections

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to taste samples of finished product to ensure they meet customer specifications and document any findings
• Knowledge of product specifications and general operations
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation policies
• Ability to train and coach employees on product specifications and quality
• Ability to recognize a problem and demonstrate sound decision-making skills
• Must be able to speak, read, & write in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Good attendance and safety record, defined as four (4) attendance points or fewer and no written safety warnings (applies to internal employees only)

Preferred qualifications

• Past food safety or quality experience in the processing industry
• Leadership experience in a processing facility environment

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet