SQF Practitioner
About The Position
The SQF Practitioner supports the facility’s food safety and quality programs in alignment with Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards, regulatory requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Working closely with the Quality Assurance Manager and cross-functional teams, this role helps maintain compliance with SQF Code requirements and food safety standards through documentation review, audit preparation, corrective actions, and monitoring food safety practices throughout the facility. The position is based at a food manufacturing facility and may require time on the production floor. Employees must follow food safety, GMP, and safety procedures while performing their duties. The role may involve standing, walking, or working in production areas to verify compliance and support food safety initiatives. Alamance Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities upon request. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Form I-9 and verification of authorization to work in the United States through the federal E-Verify program.
Requirements
- PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) Certification.
- Experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with quality, production, and leadership teams.
- Strong understanding of food safety compliance and regulatory expectations.
- Strong organizational and documentation management skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration across departments.
- Ability to identify food safety risks and escalate appropriately.
- Commitment to maintaining a strong food safety culture.
Nice To Haves
- SQF Practitioner Certification, or ability to obtain it after hire.
- Experience working with SQF food safety systems.
- Experience using TraceGains or similar supplier management systems.
- Experience supporting regulatory or third-party food safety audits.
Responsibilities
- Verify and sign off on daily food safety and quality documentation for the facility.
- Review and approve Certificates of Analysis (COAs) to ensure compliance with product specifications.
- Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with food safety investigations and corrective actions.
- Support implementation and maintenance of the SQF Food Safety Program.
- Assist with internal audits to verify compliance with SQF standards and internal food safety procedures.
- Support preparation for regulatory, customer, and third-party food safety audits.
- Maintain documentation required for food safety compliance and audit readiness.
- Assist with North Carolina Department of Agriculture (NCDA) visits and required documentation.
- Monitor and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) throughout the facility.
- Identify and escalate food safety risks or non-compliance issues to leadership.
- Support food safety initiatives and maintain accurate food safety documentation.
- Notify leadership of food safety or compliance concerns impacting the facility.
- Collaborate with operations and quality teams to support food safety compliance.
- Provide guidance to employees regarding GMPs, food safety standards, and SQF program expectations.
- Assist with maintaining quality and food safety documentation systems.
- Support ongoing food safety training and awareness across the facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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