Food Safety & Quality Systems Coordinator

EFCO Products•Poughkeepsie, NY

11h

About The Position

Step into an entry-level position where every detail you capture protects product integrity and keeps EFCO’s certifications strong. As our Food Safety & Quality Systems Coordinator, you’ll partner with QA, Production, Sanitation, and cross-functional teams to keep our facility compliant with EFCO’s food safety and quality programs. A Day in the Life You start by reviewing the day’s production schedule and verifying records are prepared. On the floor, you perform routine walkthroughs to observe cleanliness, GMP adherence, and safety behaviors. If you notice anything unusual—potential contamination, off-spec product, or a deviation—you immediately alert QA Management. Back at your desk, you update and control food-safety-related forms, logs, and SOPs, support internal audits by gathering documents and conducting preliminary observations, and lend a hand with basic lab work such as dry mix baking (training provided). When customer complaints arise, you pull records and contribute to investigations. Throughout, you follow all GMPs, SOPs, and safe work practices and jump in to assist QA Technicians or handle other QA-related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; Food Science preferred.
Professional demeanor with high standards and a positive, enthusiastic approach to work.
Willingness to work extra hours and flexible shifts as needed.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal procedures.
Effective leadership and communication skills; collaborative team player.
Basic computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to learn new processes and food safety principles.
Capable of working independently after training.
Ownership mindset and eagerness to learn.

Nice To Haves

HACCP/SQF certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Uphold EFCO’s food safety and quality initiatives by strictly following GMPs, SOPs, and safe work practices.
Monitor production processes for procedural compliance; perform quality checks; review documents and complete records accurately.
Conduct routine plant walkthroughs to assess cleanliness, GMPs, and safety observations.
Report any potential contamination, quality concerns, or unusual activity to QA Management immediately.
Maintain document control for food-safety-related forms, logs, and SOPs.
Support internal audits by collecting documentation and performing preliminary observations.
Participate in food safety and quality training.
Assist with customer complaints by pulling records and supporting investigations.
Provide backup to QA Technicians and perform basic laboratory tasks, including dry mix baking (training provided).
Perform other QA-related duties as assigned.