Food Safety Technician

Job Title:

FOOD SAFETY TECHNICIAN

Reports to:

Food Safety Lab Supv.

Department:
Food Safety

Pay grade: TBD

Wage/Hour status: TBD

Date revised:
Sep. 5, 2022

Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with food safety standards and regulations within a produce processing facility. This role involves conducting inspections, performing tests, and implementing corrective actions to maintain the highest levels of food safety and quality.

• Food Safety Monitoring:
• Conduct routine inspections and audits of produce handling and processing areas to ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations.
• Monitor and verify adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures.
• Testing and Analysis:
• Perform microbiological and chemical testing of produce and processing environments to detect contaminants and ensure product safety.
• Collect samples for laboratory analysis and interpret results to identify potential food safety issues.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspections, test results, and corrective actions.
• Prepare reports on food safety findings, including recommendations for improvement and compliance status.
• Corrective Actions and Compliance:
• Investigate and address food safety incidents, non-compliance issues, and customer complaints.
• Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions to resolve food safety issues and prevent recurrence.
• Training and Support:
• Assist in training staff on food safety procedures, hygiene practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to production and sanitation teams to ensure proper food safety practices are followed.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Stay up to date with food safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Ensure facility practices comply with local, state, and federal food safety regulations and industry standards.
• Equipment and Facility Maintenance:
• Oversee the maintenance and calibration of food safety testing equipment and ensure proper functioning.
• Monitor facility conditions to identify and address potential food safety risks.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Participate in the development and implementation of food safety programs and initiatives.
• Recommend and assist with the enhancement of food safety procedures and protocols.
• Follow all safety procedures/guidelines and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Report employee accidents, safety hazards, equipment issues, and quality issues promptly.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours (including evenings, weekends, and holidays) as needed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or requested.

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• Compliance Rate:
• Definition:
  Percentage of inspections, audits, and checks completed in accordance with scheduled timelines.
• Target: 100% compliance with scheduled inspections and audits.
• Measurement:
  Track the number of scheduled inspections/audits completed versus those planned.
• Incident Response Time:
• Definition:
  Average time taken to address/resolve food safety incidents or non-compliance issues.
• Target:
  Resolve issues within [X] hours/days.
• Measurement:
  Measure the time from incident detection to resolution and corrective action implementation.
• Test Accuracy and Reliability:
• Definition:
  Accuracy of microbiological and chemical testing results.
• Target:
  Achieve a [X]% accuracy rate in test results.
• Measurement:
  Compare testing results with laboratory standards and benchmarks to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Corrective Action Effectiveness:
• Definition:
  Effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions in addressing food safety issues.
• Target: [X]% reduction in recurring food safety issues.
• Measurement:
  Track the number of recurring issues and evaluate the success of corrective actions in preventing recurrence.
• Training Completion Rate:
• Definition:
  Percentage of staff who have completed food safety training programs.
• Target: 100% of relevant staff trained.
• Measurement:
  Monitor and record training participation and completion rates for all relevant staff.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Definitio…