• Maintain the SQF code at the facility and continuously improve the programs associated with the SQF code.
• Routinely conduct GMP, Food Safety Plan / HACCP, and GFSI (SQF) compliance inspections.
• Perform verification checks and assessments related to process function, sanitation, procedural practices, personnel performance, and product quality.
• Assist with documentation and implementation of corrective and preventatives actions on quality and food safety events that may occur at the plant. This includes customer complaints.
• Interface with facility management on findings and corrective actions.
• Conduct microbiological swabbing for environmental monitoring, monitor and report results.
• Conduct for-cause investigations, determining root cause of issues.
• Provide guidance on sanitation methodology, and cleaning tool and chemical usage.
• Provide oversight on the lab daily activities, data entry, and accuracy. Report errors to manager.
• Collaborate with the pest control provider to ensure the implementation of an effective pest control program.
• Conduct pre-operation inspection of equipment that has undergone maintenance and/or sanitation.
• Verify food safety related calibration and preventive maintenance activities.
• Assist facility management in assessing process deviations, related impact, and response.
• Assist with creating standard operating procedures and work instructions with food safety implications.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related Science field or 3 years prior Quality Control / Assurance experience.
• SQF, or other GFSI, quality code experience preferred.
• Focus on food safety and customer needs in all aspects of work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and food safety requirements.
• Good problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Employees in this position working at this location are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job.
• If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.

• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Lifting or carrying of weights over fifty (50) pounds is rare; employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh more than fifty (50) pounds.

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