QC Tech - HACCP Coordinator

OBS Smoked & Distribution - Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, UT 84104, USA

Our Salt Lake City, UT Distribution center is hiring for a QC Tech-HACCP Coordinator! Pay starting at $20.00 to $30.00 DOE.

• Ensure that the facility complies with regulatory requirements in the areas of Food Safety.
• Follow directions established by the Director of QA to ensure the products we distribute are safe and meet customer satisfaction.
• Manage the Facility Quality & Food Safety Programs and HACCP plans.
• Serve as QC Tech/HACCP Coordinator for Ocean Beauty – Salt Lake City facility.
• Fill in as needed in other areas of the business at the Astoria facility including but not limited to warehousing, packing, and receiving.

• HACCP knowledge and competency to actively fulfill the role as QC/HACCP Coordinator is preferred.
• Maintain current policies and programs in areas of Food Safety within the facility location.
• Maintain the facility Food Safety & Quality Manual to be current and up to date.
• Provide support to the facility staff and management during hours of operation.
• Correspond and interact with Federal and State regulators and inspectors during onsite inspections.
• Manage the sanitation program and engage in cleaning and sanitizing post operation.
• Interact with the operations staff to ensure sanitation procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and HACCP monitoring procedures are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Ensure that all HACCP principles are followed, including record keeping; assist the Director of QA with immediate corrective action, root cause investigation, product disposition, long-term preventive measures, and writing corrective actions.
• Monitor product throughout storage (opening boxes, verifying labels, and, if necessary, verify internal temperatures and/or that products are sufficiently iced).
• Maintain HACCP monitoring equipment in proper working condition.
• Maintain documents and records related to Food Safety, HACCP, and Sanitation Controls.
• Verify that finished products shipped from Ocean Beauty facilities meet customer specifications and comply with FDA seafood HACCP and FSMA regulations.
• Provide basic training to employees in areas of Food Safety, HACCP, Sanitation Controls and Good Manufacturing Practices, with guidance from the Director of QA.
• Monitor plant personnel to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards, including HACCP regulations.
• Provide feedback to staff, management, and the Director of QA on concerns and improvements in Food Safety & Sanitation.
• Follow all company policies and procedures; treat colleagues, vendors, auditors, inspectors, etc. with respect and professionalism.
• Be adaptable to change, handle other duties as required by facility management, and be an effective team member.

• Requires basic seafood knowledge
• Basic knowledge of Seafood HACCP
• Knowledge of necessary requirements relating to seafood products
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, basic math, and communication skills
• At least 2 years’ experience in food processing and handling; seafood focus preferred
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams)
• Integrity, professionalism, motivation, personal initiative, and intuitiveness
• Willingness to interact professionally with Federal & State regulatory agencies
• Trained, knowledgeable, and competent in HACCP, FSMA, and Sanitation Controls & Procedures
• Ability to guide staff in areas of Food Safety, Quality, sanitation procedures, and GMPs with facility management support
• Experience in product sensory is not required but preferred

• Medical, dental, vision and life benefits
• Wellness program to help control insurance premiums
• PTO
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Employee discounts on seafood and other items
• 6 observed paid holidays
• Employee recognition

Drug and background checks required.

We take pride in a safe work environment. We are committed to creating a diverse and comfortable work place for everyone.

We are a great Company to work for. We invite you to apply for the position!

OBS Smoked & Distribution LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides for the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of women, handicapped persons, Disabled, Veterans, and members of all ethnic minority groups in all areas of work.

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