Food Safety & Quality Specialist

Schedule

Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., overtime as necessary or required.

About the role

This position will focus on facility-level Food Safety and Quality activities. Primarily responsible for assisting in the management of the food safety program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assuring that employees follow all food safety, legal, quality, process control policies and regulations.
• Assist with internal food safety and GMP inspections, auditing facility compliance against Company food safety, food quality standards and procedures, and maintaining internal audit and inspection reports.
• Keep management informed of conformances, non-conformances, and deficiencies.
• Assist in root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist in the maintenance of food safety and quality systems, including verification of records, retention and storage of documents, and data entry into various forms and spreadsheets.
• Perform product testing with a high level of accuracy using documented procedures and standards.
• Employ good laboratory practices including proper labeling and storage of reagents, accurate recordkeeping of results, and prescribed retention and disposition.
• Follow all Documented and Implemented Producers Rice Mill, Inc. policies and procedures (including but not limited to): Human Resources Program, Personal Safety Program, Food Safety Program, and Food Defense Program.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Must have a high school education.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language fluently.
• Must be willing and able to work independently.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must possess good computer skills and knowledge of MS Office programs.
• Must be willing and able to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail.
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to bend, stoop, push, pull, twist, and turn throughout the day.
• Must be willing and able to climb to various levels in the facility using stairs, ladders, and elevated platforms.
• Must be willing and able to wear the required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

Preferences

• Experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, or Quality Control within a food or beverage manufacturing environment.