Dairy Compliance Specialist

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title:dairy compliance specialist 1 ,2, or 3agency:department of agriculture job requisition :day (united states of america) compensation details:$47,188.00job description:we at the georgia department of agriculture (gda) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership.the mission of the gda is to protect consumers, promote agriculture, both locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce.the

vision of the gda is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.position overview:this position is located within the dairy program of the food safety division of the gda.the dairy program is responsible for enforcing state and federal laws, rules, and regulations by conducting sanitation inspections of dairy farms and plants.regulated

firms include dairy farms, grade a milk plants, ice cream plants, cheese plants, single-service plants, tanker wash stations, and dairy substations/warehouses to ensure compliance with the georgia department of agriculture regulations, pasteurized milk ordinance (pmo), and the code of federal regulations (cfr).the dairy compliance specialist collects samples, reviews sanitation practices, reviews records, and reviews product labels, along with conducting random and unannounced inspections of dairy establishments that are licensed by the gda.all

manufactured food compliance specialists must complete advanced training in various specialized processing operations.this position is assigned to the following counties:applicant must reside in one of these counties or be willing to relocate:perryvaldostadescription of duties:conducts inspections of all assigned firms using established frequencies and procedures based on applicable laws, rules, and regulations relative to sanitation, physical requirements, the accuracy of scales, food safety, product labeling, refrigeration, finished product testing, and reporting of positive results, etc.observe

employees of food and dairy firms for adherence to health and food sanitation regulations and gmp’s governing cleanliness.advise dairy firm managers and personnel about health and food sanitation rules and regulations.notify supervisor immediately when food or dairy firms have imminent food sanitation hazards, do not meet minimum standards, or when problems or significant changes in the assigned area occur.review plans and specifications for new or renovated food establishments.

Consult with owners and/or builders to bring plans into compliance with applicable rules and regulations and provide technical explanations to industry persons when needed.submits license applications, documents, and fees by established policies, laws, rules, and regulations.briefs the dairy firm’s person in charge of inspection or investigation findings, detailing corrective actions, when necessary, and completing supportive documentation in an accurate and timely manner.issues

stop-sale orders or witnesses the voluntary destruction of food items suspected of being adulterated, contaminated, or misbranded.maintains all state-issued equipment properly.on assigned dairy firms - maintains a minimum enforcement rating on state ratings and federal check ratings of 90, showing a high degree of assistance and following up on violations found in any application area.examines plant records to ascertain that specialized training and documentation comply with regulations during each inspection.works

with other state and federal agencies as assigned.requires a high degree of organization and record-keeping skills.collects samples of dairy finished products, environmental swabs, raw milk, glycol, and water samples as necessary from all firms in assigned areas of responsibility and/or as directed according to established procedures. Distributes samples to laboratories for analysis.ensures integrity of samples utilizing sanitary sampling procedures and…