Food Safety and Quality Specialist

About the role

BrightFarms is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate to join our dynamic team. This role is responsible for maintaining high standards of food safety and quality through various tasks including sample collection, record review, and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Collect environmental and water samples per the sampling schedules and protocols
• Review and verify food safety and quality records completed by the operations team
• Manage weekly FSQ Key Performance Indicator (KPI) score cards and food safety culture whiteboard
• Perform quality sampling of finished products
• Perform chemical titration checks to ensure correct usage of sanitation chemicals
• Order and maintain sanitation chemical inventory and sanitation resources
• Provide functional leadership to the Shift Sanitation Leads and help develop new processes in that space
• Plan the sanitation schedule and provide direction to the sanitation leads
• Order laboratory supplies for environmental monitoring program
• Assist with the onboarding process of new hires, conducting reviews for associates, ensuring training of associates, and leading in a manner consistent with BrightFarms Leadership Philosophies
• Aid in planning and execution all aspects of the greenhouse management
• Work closely with peers to develop good team working relationship and cross shift team relationships
• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager or Director of Food Safety & Quality

Requirements

• At least 5 years combination of education and experience quality management, preferably in the food industry
• A desire to be an integral part of a growing mission-based company
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills
• Some experience in a team lead role or as a supervisor with a team of employees
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a big plus but not required
• Proficiency with computer operations and programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Access or other data tracking systems
• Strong decision-making and troubleshooting skills
• Timely and communicate effectively with the farm team

Qualifications

• Candidates must sincerely care about leading the movement to improve the environmental impact of the food supply chain

Skills

• Clear correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing
• Lifting requirements to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds, and on a rotating basis constantly lift up to 10 pounds
• Working conditions include manual labor in all areas of the greenhouse, exposure to moving mechanical parts, cleaning chemicals, and loud noise levels
• May require working evening and/or weekends as needed to support the farm

Benefits

Join a company that cares about making a positive impact on the environment and the community. BrightFarms offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Variable schedule to support the farm's needs, including evenings and weekends as needed.