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FSQR Technician

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Job ID 315726 Date posted 10/01/2025 Location : West Columbia, South Carolina Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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.

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:  West Columbia, SC
Job Type:
Full Time
Shift Available: 
2nd Shift
Compensation:$
18.75/hr

Benefits Information

  • Overtime Potential
  • Paid time off after 30 days
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Employee Discounts
  • 2nd & 3rd shift with $0.50 premium

Principal Accountabilities 

The principal job duties of a technician are all related to food safety and quality. Duties may include but are not limited 

  • Champion of personal safety and food safety
  • Complete pre-operation and work alongside USDA
  • Monitoring of products with fat analysis, shear testing, temperature and moisture checks
  • Cook attributes
  • Perform sensory evaluations of product
  • Test and hold procedures
  • Hold and release procedures
  • Entering data into a computer
  • Preventative maintenance on FSQR equipment
  • May teach, train, or coach others on work activities, methods and procedures.
  • Ensure all stakeholders follow GMPs, good housekeeping and maintain plant policies
  • Maintaining a safe working environment  

Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must have at least 12 months experience in manufacturing or other high paced environments
  • Must be able to understand, speak, read and write English
  • Basic math skills
  • Decision making/problem solving skills
  • Computer skills using Microsoft Office package
  • Work in a cold environment
  • Ability to climb ladders/stairs and stand/walk for long period of time

Preferred Qualifications

  •  2 years’ experience in manufacturing or other high paced environments
  •  Previous food safety or quality experience 

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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