HACCP Coordinator (Night Shift)

About the Role

Responsible for oversight and assistance with inspection procedures in assigned areas according to plant-established procedures and product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate inspection and reporting of required information.
• Performs inspection procedures at frequencies identified in programs, procedures, and specifications.
• Conducts routine inspections of the environment and facility to ensure regulatory requirements and HACCP, GMP, SSOP procedures are met.
• Reports information and ensures product that fails to meet expectations or program requirements is retained, with appropriate personnel notified.
• Performs simple computer data entry.
• Demonstrates knowledge of inspection requirements and customer expectations.
• Assists new employees in learning the requirements of the position.
• Organizes and maintains shift HACCP records, verifies HACCP observations as required in the HACCP Plan, and ensures all elements of the HACCP Plan are reviewed during the shift.
• Conducts pre-shipment review of records prior to shipment of any product and reviews GMPs and sanitation standard operating procedures produced during the shift.
• Prepares and presents HACCP training to appropriate personnel and files all QA and HACCP documents.
• Audits all HACCP documentation on a regular basis.
• Identifies issues and problems associated with failure to meet customer expectations or program requirements.
• Makes critical decisions affecting the production process and plant functions.
• Understands all product parameters specified in product specifications and identifies non-conforming product.
• Maintains open communication with facility personnel on quality issues and topics.
• Reports factual information to management on quality, food safety, or customer issues.
• Communicates requirements of specifications, procedures, and regulatory standards to new department members and facility personnel.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation to ensure effective communication of all job tasks completed.
• Stays updated on the HACCP plan, Hazard Analysis, Flow Charts, SSOP plan, and other related food safety programs.
• Performs regular reviews of food safety programs and records.
• Conducts direct observations of food safety-related actions and quality programs at a regular frequency.
• Ensures compliance with USDA and company goals.
• Helps set and encourage new goals while improving morale within the department.
• Participates in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Attends team meetings and fosters strong cohesiveness on major issues.
• Identifies areas lacking cohesiveness and works to resolve issues.
• Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems and understands the role in supporting these systems.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Requirements

• Basic computer knowledge (Excel, Word, and file management).
• One to three months of related experience or training preferred; poultry or food processing experience is a plus.
• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Must pass company-issued QA job entry exam.
• Must exhibit good reading, writing, and mathematical skills at a 12th-grade level.
• Company-issued HACCP certification must be acquired within one year of hire.

Skills

• Decision-making and critical thinking.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new positions and situations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deal patiently and respectfully with adversarial conditions.
• Ability to organize and maintain records effectively.

Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand, reach, and move about the facility; light to moderate physical effort required.
• Must be able to work on feet for an entire shift.
• Environment is cold, wet, noisy, and dusty; may involve exposure to breader or similar particles.
• May need to push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Daily activities include sitting, standing, walking, and bending.
• Inside work around loud equipment and machinery; exposure to drains, footbaths, hoses, extreme heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, dust, gas, fumes, chemicals, and biohazards.
• May require working at heights (5 feet or more).

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Standard waterproof gloves and sleeves.
• Hearing protection.
• Slip-resistant footwear.
• Lockout/tagout equipment.

Travel

Minimal local travel to other work sites.