Food Safety Specialist

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring that Babcock Dairy operates in full compliance with federal and state food safety regulations, enabling the legal and safe production of dairy products for human consumption. This role oversees the implementation, validation, and verification of all food safety protocols mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and internal plant requirements.

Requirements

• Computer literate, detail oriented, and capable of managing electronic documentation systems to support compliance and operational efficiency.
• Experience using analytical and/or sensory testing methods for quality assurance and fraud detection
• Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing corrective actions to ensure compliance and product safety
• Must have, or be willing to obtain within 6 months of hire, PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in dairy or other food manufacturing environments
• Use of food safety management systems (FSMS) and electronic compliance platforms

Responsibilities

• Completing and maintaining all required food safety documentation.
• Conducting analytical and sensory testing of incoming ingredients to detect and prevent fraud.
• Monitoring and testing allergen control systems to safeguard product integrity.
• Examining production processes to identify potential hazards and developing protocols to control or eliminate risks.
• Editing, maintaining, and storing records electronically with proficiency in Microsoft applications and Google Docs.
• Train staff on food safety protocols and provide clear documentation and reporting.
• Confront and address issues directly, including identifying mistakes, correcting errors, and ensuring accountability across teams.
• Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area.
• Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• Performs literature reviews and writes reports
• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s).
• Collects data and monitors test results
• Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• Develop and maintain all food safety documentation for the food plant

Benefits

• generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
• competitive insurances and savings accounts
• retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level