FSQA HACCP Coordinator

At Universal Pure, we're dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (HPP), value-added services (VAS) and cold storage for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service.

Join the Food Manufacturing Industry in a Manufacturing, Production, Warehouse, Factory type role

This position will operate in our cold storage warehouse. We will provide the necessary gear for the cold conditions.

Benefits offered at Universal Pure:

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision and EAP
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays that start accruing your first week
• Multiple medical plans (PPO and HDHP)
• Voluntary disability plans, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, AD&D and Life insurance
• A culture of people development and internal career growth
• A culture of caring, collaboration and respect

Position Purpose:

As a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Document Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring that our products meet the highest food safety and quality standards through rigorous analysis, with emphasis on pre-shipment certification. Your attention to detail and knowledge of quality systems and regulations will be crucial in maintaining our commitment to excellence

Major tasks, responsibilities, and key accountabilities:

• Cross-trained in all areas of responsibility for FSQA technicians, this allows The Administrator to be familiar with all duties, as well as allowing for emergency coverage, should the situation arise.
• Give assistance in creating, reviewing, authenticating, and maintaining food safety system documents, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and HACCP/HARPC programs.
• Maintaining facility document registers and documentation.
• Risk based Preventive Control individual. Ensures product(s) are processed to company's Food Safety Plans.
• Inform the FSQA Supervisor of ANY food safety.
• Implementing and Managing Food Safety Corrective Actions.
• Responsible for assuring that any product samples for testing are properly packaged and shipped, and for the training of designees assigned to this task. as well as document information derived from analysis.
• Responsible for communicating with site Management, as well as with FSQA employees, with reports, updates, changes and modifications to Food Safety programs and company procedures.
• Review and maintain HACCP and/or Food Safety Plan(s) records and any supporting documents. (Report any negative findings to FSQA management and take proper corrective actions).
• Assist the FSQA Supervisor in companywide FSQA quarterly training and orientation.
• Conducts facility weekly and monthly audits such as (GMP, Pest Control, ETC).
• Provide daily monitoring of facilities and personnel to ensure compliance to the food safety system of the facility.
• Ensure training of facility personnel on GMPs, Risk Preventive Controls, Hazard Analysis, pre- requisite programs, and other applicable food safety system elements as required.
• Safely keep records of all facility analytical results; immediately report results discovered to be out of specification to the FSQA supervisor.
• Provide documented reports of analytical results to the FSQA supervisor, also responsible for tracking and reporting data trends.
• Assisting in investigating non-conformance and customer complaints; and providing leadership for the facility team in carrying out corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Aid in hosting visitors to the facility, including regulatory agency representatives and customer representatives, function as a host for the facility's third-party auditors.
• Possess innovative, resourceful, and proactive disposition, committed to ensuring continuous improvement of capacity and delivering quality service.
• Ability to prioritize and perform position responsibilities accurately and to deadline.
• Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards
• Excellent attendance and punctuality for an hourly role
• Handle any other tasks assigned by the FSQA Supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Experience performing administrative work including completing and reconciling paperwork preferred
• Prior FSQA technician or document control experience preferred
• Prior food manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable FDA/USDA regulations and GMPs preferred

Qualifications:

• Computer skills, including basic Microsoft Excel required.
• Detailed Oriented.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to think analytically and solve problems.
• Ability to stay organized and multitask.
• Ability to perform basic mental math.
• Ability to effectively work with others and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work weekends(8hrs), if needed.

Working Conditions

• This is largely a static role with standing, however, the ability to perform repetitively bending and standing up is also required. This would require the ability to lift 10-35 lbs. repetitively and up to 45 lbs. occasionally. Must also be able to push/pull up to 250 lbs. on rollers occasionally.
• This role operates in a wet and cold/refrigerated environment (around 35 degrees F) located within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for duration of shift.

Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Universal Pure Is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer