FSQA Factory Hygienist

Job Duties

• Oversight of external sanitation and equipment cleanliness across production lines (hot fill, aseptic, carbonation)
• Validation of sanitation effectiveness through visual inspection, ATP verification, and microbiological testing
• Leadership of environmental monitoring program targeting yeast, mold, and Alicyclobacillus
• Trend and analysis of environmental and sanitation data to identify risks
• Conducting GMP and hygiene audits across production and support areas
• Supporting hygienic zoning and cross-contamination control practices
• Collaborating with operations and maintenance to improve hygienic design
• Participation in root cause analysis for contamination events
• Leading sanitation training and food safety culture initiatives
• Managing integrated pest control program in collaboration with third-party provider
• Reviewing pest control reports, trend activity, and driving corrective actions
• Conducting facility inspections to ensure pest prevention (structural gaps, door controls, housekeeping)
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and audit pest control requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred
• 2-5 years experience in beverage or food manufacturing
• Experience in low-acid beverages (hot fill, aseptic, or carbonation) preferred
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls, microbiology (yeast/mold), and pest management principles