Sample and Food Safety Coordinator

SK FOOD GROUP•Reno, NV

42d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The SK Food Group is seeking a Sample and Food Safety Coordinator to join their team in Reno, NV. This role bridges the I&D department with the plant, encompassing both Quality and Commercialization responsibilities. In Commercialization, the coordinator will prepare samples for Sales and customers, and support pilot phases and first production runs for new product launches. In Quality, the focus will be on promoting a world-class Food Safety culture, leading initiatives to reduce food safety risks, maintaining a safe plant environment through environmental monitoring, and ensuring adherence to the Food Safety/HACCP plan. The company emphasizes a diverse employee population and seeks an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and values making a difference.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in a related science field, or 2-4 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent knowledge of the components used in the manufacturing plant.
Working knowledge of basic plant equipment and production workflow.
Possesses the ability to read and understand product specifications.
Ability to make good sound accurate decisions in the supervisor’s absence.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime as necessary.
Excellent time management and task prioritization abilities.
Strong attention to detail, communication, and organization skills.
Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook and Excel specifically) is required.
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Strong sense of urgency with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to foresee potential upcoming issues and react to resolve in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Organize and support all plant trials, including receiving, staging, production attendance, and providing general support to customers, I&D, and Sales.
Review sample order request forms upon receipt from Sales and I&D.
Complete sample order requests and ship out per requested ship dates with tracking information.
Ensure sample products are built per specification and with top-shelf presentation.
Maintain the organization and inventory level of the R&D freezer, R&D cooler, and R&D ambient storage areas.
Coordinate with Planning and other key personnel to obtain equipment and/or production equipment line time when needed.
Review inbound component log and sample requests, coordinate and schedule tasks when required.
Serve as key participant in internal pre-plant trial review with key plant personnel to ensure success at trial.
Record product assembly during plant pilots, trials, and internal runs utilizing video and still photography for future reference and plant documentation.
Provide information for documentation including finished good product specifications, manufacturing product specifications, and production picture boards.
Support data collection on new components as required by I&D, Commercialization, or Quality Assurance team members.
Coordinate sign-off documents in compliance with FDA, USDA, and FSMA standards.
Prepare, implement, and conduct sampling plans for environmental microbiological monitoring activities.
Administer all aspects of the environmental monitoring program, including conducting swabbing, submitting samples, documenting swab locations, logging results, trending, and all other necessary aspects of the program.
Review data for compliance with regulations and compile reports of analytical evaluation.
Participate in microbiological investigations and foster continuous improvement of sanitation practices by facilitating the corrective action process to remediate deficiencies.
Educate and train associates on food safety and quality topics, policies, and procedures.
Perform floor monitoring and audits to assure compliance.
Perform monthly audits as part of a cross-functional team with maintenance, production, and sanitation.
Other duties as assigned.