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Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Technician Lead

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Job ID 334038 Date posted 09/15/2026 Location : Surrey, Canada Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

Job Purpose and Impact

The Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Technician Lead will perform and record monitoring activities, process verification and audits of finished product and shelf life samples to ensure products meet all quality measures with an in depth understanding policy and procedures under occasional guidance and occasional guidance and provide support to others. In this role, you will ensure all products meet all safety and regulatory policies and procedures.



Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available:  Day shift    
Compensation:  $ 29.35 -$ 33.73/hr  depending on experience 


New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.  



Key Accountabilities

  • Conduct verification and maintenance of the food safety and quality systems, hazard analysis and sanitation processes, prerequisite programs, manufacturing processes, plant environment and finished product.
  • Collaborates with operations on the initiation of corrective action and preventative measures when necessary.
  • Ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory, customer and facility food safety and quality requirements and completion of corrections and corrective actions.
  • Lead relevant regional, corporate and regulatory food safety focused audits.
  • Act as food safety team leader, coordinate and lead the food safety team and overseeing the food safety management system and management review.
  • Manage food and feed safety management system compliance to appropriate government regulations.
  • Investigate and follow up on food safety incidents that occur in the plant to ensure they are reported and that corrective action and permanent corrections are taken.
  • Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications


Required Qualifications:


  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
  • Diploma/Certificate or bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office experience
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Working knowledge of GFSI-recognized certification schemes (e.g., BRCGS, SQF, FSSC 2200) and associated food safety requirements
  • Knowledge of food/feed safety industry practices and standards
  • Minimum two years of work experience in food and/or feed industry



Preferred Qualifications:


  • BAP, Global GAP, ASC, ISO9001, and/or Organic audit certifications
  • Experience working closely with operations
  • Manufacturing environment experience

At Cargill, we are committed to building a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel respected, valued, and able to contribute fully. We believe that bringing together different perspectives strengthens our teams and drives better outcomes.


Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (204) area code. Please note that thisposition does not include relocation reimbursement.




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