Food Safety Technician

Job Summary

Assist the Food Safety Manager to coordinate, develop, implement the food safety/security regulations, policies and procedures for packing, cooling and farming operations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist with training for food safety and quality requirements
• Maintain documentation such as SOP’s, as well as maintenance of manuals, policies and procedures as related to any food safety concerns
• Conduct internal facility food safety audits as well assist with third party audits
• Monitor and verify activities to ensure that all products coming in and out of the facility meet food safety standards in addition to quality standards
• Update existing food safety procedures and documentation per changing requirements
• Work closely with Packing and Cold Storage and Field Managers on any food safety or quality assurance issues
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed and documented correctly at all times
• Other duties, will be assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of 2-3 years of food safety experience, knowledge and experience with HACCP, USDA, or FDA preferred.
• Previous experience with SQF, GFSI, Primus, BRC, GMP’s, GAP’S and/or USDA audits desirable
• Bilingual a plus (Spanish/English)
• Must be flexible with work hours and days
• Proficiency with basic computer skills, including e-mail, Microsoft Office, Famous Software
• Experience with Facility Sanitation

Benefits

• Medical

This position may encompass other duties than the specified duties listed above.  If necessary, alternative duties can be assigned at the discretion of the direct supervisor.

Pay Range ($19.00 min - $22.00 max)/hour