SQF Practitioner - Colby, WI

Archer Daniels Midland•Colby, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. ADM is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and creating welcoming, truly inclusive work environments that enable every colleague to feel comfortable, make meaningful contributions, and grow their career. This role serves as the primary SQF Practitioner, responsible for ensuring the integrity, implementation, and maintenance of the SQF System, food safety, and quality plans.

Requirements

Follow time and attendance guidelines in accordance with the employee handbook
Work cooperatively in a team environment to successfully manage the Quality Management System (QMS)
Accept and follow directions
Develop positive working relationships with quality related suppliers and service providers
Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and able to multi-task
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Advanced computer knowledge and skills
Ability to use computer programs and maintain spreadsheets in Excel
Appreciation for cleanliness and sanitation, keeping work area clean and organized
Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and enforce them with colleagues
Complete understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) & its importance
Follow & monitor to assure all Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines are implemented & followed
Maintain excellent personal hygiene and wear appropriate apparel for the job
Required to report food safety problems or concerns immediately to a person with authority to initiate action as indicated on the organizational chart
Be aware of and follow up to date OSHA regulations that apply to the tasks in your job
Practice safe lifting techniques, bending and lifting with your legs, not your back
Pivot with your feet avoiding twisting at the waist
Be aware of your surroundings, watch for forklift traffic & trip hazards such as pallets or cords
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job you are doing
Maintain proper guards and safety devices when working with machinery and on catwalks
Never operate equipment for which you have not been properly trained or certified for
High School Diploma or Equivalent
SQF Practitioner Certification
HACCP Certification
PCQI Certification
Better Process Cheese Control School – Colby Location Only
Member of Crisis Management Team
Member of HACCP Team
Member of Food Defense Team
Member of Internal Audits Team
Member of Production L10 – Colby Location Only Team
Member of Sanitation L10 Team

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary SQF Practitioner and be proficient in all areas of SQF
Responsibility and authority to take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF System
Communicate to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF System
Ensure site personnel have the required competencies to carry out those functions affecting food safety and product quality
Understand the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and the SQF Quality Code along with the requirements to implement and maintain the system
Competent in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other quality tools to reduce process variation and drive root cause analysis of non-conformities
Maintain & keep current the SQF System including maintenance of the prerequisite programs
Audit the entirety of the SQF System annually (completed monthly using the SQF Verification Schedule)
Facilitate the annual SQF audit
Assist with the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the HACCP based food safety and quality plans
Participate in HACCP Team meetings
Facilitate the annual facility HACCP Audit
Play an active role in the development, implementation, maintenance and review of all food safety and quality programs, procedures, manuals, records, and forms
Primary contact, preparation and facilitation of 3rd party audits (customer, SQF, regulatory, GFCO, organic, halal, kosher, etc.)
Perform internal audits (GMP, Facility, SQF System Verification)
Annual tasks: Food Defense Challenge
Facilitate Senior Management Review
Product Specification Review
Ensure quarterly traceability exercises are performed as described in the Product Identification & Traceability Policy
Verify Pest Reports
Assist in scheduling, organizing and performing employee GMP training sessions
Maintain the quality training program including Alchemy and SOPs
Perform new hire quality orientation
Serve in a leadership role and actively participate on all teams
Act as back up to QFS Manager
Respond to reports of suspicious activity related to food defense
Complete other projects and tasks assigned by management

Benefits

Competitive pay
Medical/Rx
Dental
Vision
On-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
Discounted employee stock purchasing program
Life insurance
Disability
Workers’ compensation
Legal assistance
Identity theft protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
Paid time off including paid holidays
Adoption assistance
Paid maternity and parental leave
Tuition assistance
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs