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QA Assistant

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Job ID 302316 Date posted 12/18/2024 Location : Albert Lea, Minnesota Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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.


Location: Albert Lea, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd
Compensation: $24.90/hr

Benefits Information

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance 
  • Health and Wellness Incentives 
  • Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center) 
  • 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
  • Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Principal Accountabilities

  • Perform verifications on metal detectors, net weights, tare weights, room temperatures, and GMP
  • Obtaining samples from raw material and finished goods for analysis
  • Perform room audits, BBS observations, lifeguarding activities, and complete monthly trainings
  • Other tasks assigned by manager


Required Qualifications

  • Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills​
  • Microsoft excel, word, outlook and PowerPoint experience
  • Ability to make decisions under pressure
  • Ability to adapt and learn in a changing work environment
  • Ability to relate technical knowledge to solve complex testing and process problems
  • Experience in a food manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated ability of leadership, motivation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork and successful completion of work
  • Other minimum qualifications may apply

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years of food safety, quality, and regulatory knowledge and work experience


Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement


    Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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