Food Safety & HACCP Coordinator

Blommer Chocolate Careers•Union City, CA

23d•$90 - $95

About The Position

Join Blommer! We offer HEALTH & DENTAL BENEFITS DAY 1 OF HIRE! Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefit package, tuition reimbursement and 10 pounds of free chocolate on your birthday! Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Brining Chocolate to Life! Reports to: Manager of Quality and Sanitation Shift: Day Shift with rotations as needed Salary Range: $90-95K USD

Requirements

Five (5+) years experience in food manufacturing or laboratory environment
Comprehensive knowledge of food safety systems and requirements for HACCP, FSMA, allergen and GMPs with a proven track record of implementation and enforcement of such programs.
HACCP and GFSI audit experience
Experience with internal and external auditing procedures
Knowledge of FSMA
Knowledge of SQF/BRC food safety standard
Able to read and write English to perform tasks successfully
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Organizational skills are essential
Must be able to taste and consume chocolate and related products
Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office suite, and familiarity with warehouse and laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and enterprise resource management systems (ERP)

Nice To Haves

HACCP Certified, PCQI preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for food safety functions including maintenance of food safety system, food safety forms, maintaining database on food safety activities, investigation of foreign material, and corrective actions.
Validate in-process testing is completed in all areas to ensure food safety.
Update internal databases regarding food safety and quality activities.
Maintain reports on all incoming materials, daily test results and outgoing shipments using the batch system and LIMS
Create flow diagrams for each process in the facility and update as necessary.
Perform HACCP reviews for change controls, new products and new equipment.
Participate in resolving customer product concerns
Work with production to identify root cause and resolve quality issues.
Initiate hold process for off specification products and work in process.
Communicate work status to all affected internal parties.
Ensure compliance with quality assurance and control programs through internal audits.
Develop and verify corrective and preventative actions.
Assist in the preparation for customer and regulatory audits.
Dispose of samples and held materials following procedures.
Coordinate third party warehouse audits to ensure compliance with quality policies and procedures.
Enforce Blommer standards from raw material procurement through customer delivery.
Participate in HACCP audits and other quality audits as needed.
Provide ongoing updates to QC Manager on product observations, analytical results, and quality issues.
Operate within the Blommer core values of respect and care for others
Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and code of conduct
Comply with workplace uniform requirements and safety gear
Comply with all safety and quality policies and procedures including lockout tag out, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP and Allergen
Manage product operation with a high set of standards to produce consistent, quality-driven results
Respect work hours and schedules, timely attendance, and notice requirements for absences or lateness
Convey a positive attitude and a sense of curiosity in learning new roles and responsibilities