FSQA Factory Hygienist

Westrock Coffee Company•Conway, AR

58d•Onsite

About The Position

The Factory Hygienist is responsible for ensuring high standards of hygiene, sanitation, food safety, and pest control within a low-acid beverage manufacturing facility. This role supports compliance with FDA, FSMA, and HACCP requirements and focuses on environmental control, hygienic practices, sanitation effectiveness, and integrated pest management.

Requirements

2--5 years experience in beverage or food manufacturing
Strong knowledge of HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls, microbiology (yeast/mold), and pest management principles

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred
Experience in low-acid beverages (hot fill, aseptic, or carbonation) preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee external sanitation and equipment cleanliness across production lines (hot fill, aseptic, carbonation)
Validate sanitation effectiveness through visual inspection, ATP verification, and microbiological testing
Lead environmental monitoring program targeting yeast, mold, and Alicyclobacillus
Trend and analyze environmental and sanitation data to identify risks
Conduct GMP and hygiene audits across production and support areas
Support hygienic zoning and cross-contamination control practices
Partner with operations and maintenance to improve hygienic design
Participate in root cause analysis for contamination events
Lead sanitation training and food safety culture initiatives
Manage integrated pest control program in collaboration with third-party provider
Review pest control reports, trend activity, and drive corrective actions
Conduct facility inspections to ensure pest prevention (structural gaps, door controls, housekeeping)
Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit pest control requirements