Comrise
Food Safety Specialist
Location: Comrise
Base pay range $22.00/hr - $26.00/hr
Responsibilities
Provides documents to customers when requested – spec sheet, raw material specifications (Origin, quality, standards of ingredients used in production), Audit Certificates (Audit Checklist, Certificate of Analysis – lab tests), letter of guarantee, etc.
Develops and maintains Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety plans, and prerequisite programs such as Sanitation, Good Manufacturing/Distribution Practice (GMP) for food storage and distribution, Food Defense, Recall, Allergen and Supplier Verification (Vendor's Program)
Verifies imported products’ labeling and ingredients; assures they are in compliance with US regulations.
Prevents defects by investigating non-conformities, their root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
Ensures all required documents are ready as scheduled for audits, HACCP verifications, and equipment calibrations.
Identifies solutions by analyzing product quality and food safety issues.
Investigates customer complaints about quality discrepancies and takes corrective actions; responds to customers in a timely manner.
Conducts monthly internal audits to discover any quality discrepancies; works closely with warehouse management to adapt corrective actions in time.
Researches import regulations and required documents for products under USDA/APHIS/FSIS jurisdiction.
Travels frequently to support other branches to solve their safety-related issues.
Attends company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
Attends semiannual inventory count on a designated day, possibly on a weekend.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
This role requires the ability to perform essential duties in a seated position for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
This role may require business travel by car and/or airplane. Travel requirements can be met with or without reasonable accommodation.
This role requires the ability to perform computer-based tasks for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
This role may occasionally require reaching, bending, kneeling, and lifting items up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors.
The noise level may range from normal to loud.
Other Requirements
Business-level proficiency in English (spoken, written, reading, and listening) is required to perform essential job duties.
Maintains a positive attitude.
Able to work independently and as a team.
Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.
Bachelor’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or other relevant studies strongly preferred.
2+ years of food safety or other relevant experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of food safety procedures.
Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
Has strong communications and interpersonal skills.
Has strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors preferred.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full-time
Job function Supply Chain
Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Base pay range $22.00/hr - $26.00/hr
Responsibilities
Provides documents to customers when requested – spec sheet, raw material specifications (Origin, quality, standards of ingredients used in production), Audit Certificates (Audit Checklist, Certificate of Analysis – lab tests), letter of guarantee, etc.
Develops and maintains Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety plans, and prerequisite programs such as Sanitation, Good Manufacturing/Distribution Practice (GMP) for food storage and distribution, Food Defense, Recall, Allergen and Supplier Verification (Vendor's Program)
Verifies imported products’ labeling and ingredients; assures they are in compliance with US regulations.
Prevents defects by investigating non-conformities, their root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
Ensures all required documents are ready as scheduled for audits, HACCP verifications, and equipment calibrations.
Identifies solutions by analyzing product quality and food safety issues.
Investigates customer complaints about quality discrepancies and takes corrective actions; responds to customers in a timely manner.
Conducts monthly internal audits to discover any quality discrepancies; works closely with warehouse management to adapt corrective actions in time.
Researches import regulations and required documents for products under USDA/APHIS/FSIS jurisdiction.
Travels frequently to support other branches to solve their safety-related issues.
Attends company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
Attends semiannual inventory count on a designated day, possibly on a weekend.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
This role requires the ability to perform essential duties in a seated position for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
This role may require business travel by car and/or airplane. Travel requirements can be met with or without reasonable accommodation.
This role requires the ability to perform computer-based tasks for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
This role may occasionally require reaching, bending, kneeling, and lifting items up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors.
The noise level may range from normal to loud.
Other Requirements
Business-level proficiency in English (spoken, written, reading, and listening) is required to perform essential job duties.
Maintains a positive attitude.
Able to work independently and as a team.
Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.
Bachelor’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or other relevant studies strongly preferred.
2+ years of food safety or other relevant experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of food safety procedures.
Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
Has strong communications and interpersonal skills.
Has strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors preferred.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full-time
Job function Supply Chain
Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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