Food Safety

Pilgrim's • Guntersville, AL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for auditing, documenting, and enforcing USDA and facility regulations to ensure food safety and quality. The position involves monitoring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and performing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The individual will work with the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)/USDA, present records as requested, and assist in gathering data for investigations. This role also involves working closely with production associates to monitor meat product Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) standards and specifications, correcting deficiencies, and notifying management of any violations. Maintaining lab equipment through proper cleaning and regular maintenance is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime and some weekends
• Must be willing to learn all aspects of food safety
• Must have strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Must be willing to work in both hot and cold environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Auditing, documenting and enforcing USDA and facility regulations
• Perform checks and verifications to ensure food safety and quality program is being followed
• Monitor SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs and perform HACCP procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations
• Work with FSIS/USDA and present records per the agency’s request
• Aid Quality Assurance Supervisor and management in gathering data for investigations
• Work closely with production associates in monitoring meat product AQL standards and specifications, correcting any deficiencies and notifying management of any violations of USDA regulations or HACCP requirements
• Maintain lab equipment by ensuring proper cleaning and regular maintenance is performed
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed