A-STAFFING, INC.
Food Safety Specialist - Japanese Bilingual
A-STAFFING, INC., El Monte, California, us, 91734
Overview
Job Title: Food Safety Specialist Industry: Japanese Food and Beverage Distributor Reports to: QA Manager Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM with a 1 hour lunch break Responsibilities
Provides documents to customers when requested: spec sheet, raw material specifications (Origin, quality, standards of ingredients used in production), Audit Certificates (AuditChecklist, 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)'s for food storage and distribution, Food Defense, Recall, Allergen and Supplier Verification (Vendor's Program) Verifies imported products labeling and ingredients; assure 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 designated day, possibly on a weekend Other duties as assigned Able to sit in an office for a majority of the day Able to go on business trip by car and airplane Able to type and use a computer for extended periods of time Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally Working Conditions o Noise Level: Normal to loud o Indoors Business level English required Business level
Japanese
required Ability to verify product labels in Japanese preferred Maintains a positive attitude Able to work independently and as a team Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload 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 Qualifications
Bachelors Degree required; Bachelors Degree in Food Science or other relevant studies strongly preferred 2+ years of food safety or other relevant experience preferred Compensation
Compensation: $21.50 - $27.50/hour, depending on your experience and qualifications. +Benefit package, including health, vision, dental, and 401K with company matching.
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Job Title: Food Safety Specialist Industry: Japanese Food and Beverage Distributor Reports to: QA Manager Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM with a 1 hour lunch break Responsibilities
Provides documents to customers when requested: spec sheet, raw material specifications (Origin, quality, standards of ingredients used in production), Audit Certificates (AuditChecklist, 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)'s for food storage and distribution, Food Defense, Recall, Allergen and Supplier Verification (Vendor's Program) Verifies imported products labeling and ingredients; assure 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 designated day, possibly on a weekend Other duties as assigned Able to sit in an office for a majority of the day Able to go on business trip by car and airplane Able to type and use a computer for extended periods of time Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally Working Conditions o Noise Level: Normal to loud o Indoors Business level English required Business level
Japanese
required Ability to verify product labels in Japanese preferred Maintains a positive attitude Able to work independently and as a team Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload 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 Qualifications
Bachelors Degree required; Bachelors Degree in Food Science or other relevant studies strongly preferred 2+ years of food safety or other relevant experience preferred Compensation
Compensation: $21.50 - $27.50/hour, depending on your experience and qualifications. +Benefit package, including health, vision, dental, and 401K with company matching.
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