Food Safety Specialist

Job Title:

Food Safety Specialist Department :

Quality Reports to:

FSQA Manager Salary:

DOE Status:

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule:

Full Time (40 hours or more per week)

Shift:

Day (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Hours Semi Negotiable Location:

SLC or Lehi

JOB SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for the day-to-day tasks related to Food Safety risk management. They are the main executors of the environmental monitoring program, glass and brittle plastic management, and knife management. This role also assists with verification of sanitation activities as needed.

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

Participate in periodic verification checks as defined in the SQF program. Participate in environmental monitoring activities. Monitor and maintain potential process contamination points. Keep inventory of glass, brittle plastics, and other tools that present potential hazards. Inspect and maintain high risk tools and materials as assigned. Other duties and functions may be assigned.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required; Technical training preferred 1-3 years of experience in FDA regulated industry preferred.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Demonstrates attention to detail Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner Works well in group problem solving situations Skillfully gathers and analyzes information Manages competing demands and prioritizes and uses time effectively Displays professionalism Manages work assignments by setting expectations and monitoring activities Demonstrates self-management by consistently at work and on time, takes responsibility for own actions, takes initiative, generates suggestions for improving work, meets productivity standards, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position frequently works in a production environment and has frequent exposure to the manufacturing floor. Frequent exposure to noise and fumes, dust, or other airborne particles. Often work near moving mechanical parts or powered industrial trucks. Needs to be able to operate a scissor lift and be safety minded.

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position frequently requires use of hands, hearing/listening, talking, standing, walking, and bending/stooping, climbing stairs/ladders, kneeling/squatting, reaching overhead, pulling/pushing, and lifting to 50 pounds.