Food Safety and Quality Assurance; FSQA Specialist

Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Specialist

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ABOUT ROLAND FOODS
Roland Foods, LLC, based in New York City, is an importer and distributor of high-quality specialty food products from more than 40 countries. Founded in Paris in 1934 and established in the U.S. in 1939, the Company provides customers with exceptional specialty foods, primarily offered under the Roland brand. The company sells its quality foods across the food service, retail, and industrial channels as well as internationally.

Food service is the heart of the business, with the Roland brand being one of the esteemed back-of-house brands in the industry. Roland Foods' is the original purveyor of the world's finest flavors and its assortment is unrivalled, with products spanning global cuisine segments: from French Dijon mustard, to Israeli couscous, to Thai fish sauce, to Mexican salsa macha, Roland Foods procures ingredients from the places that make them best.

And for this the Roland brand is synonymous with quality, authenticity and creativity for the consumer and chef alike.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a Jack or Jill of all trades? Do you enjoy working cross functionally across the organization to produce the best product for the customer, if so, then we want to talk to you! We are currently seeking a customer and product-oriented Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Specialist. This person will serve as a vital part of the organization when it comes to keeping our customers happy and in the know with all things food safety and compliance related.

We are really looking for a researcher and investigator who understands food safety and quality assurance, and someone who wants to work in dynamic and transformative environment.

This role is office-based and does not include lab work.

As a response to the pandemic, Roland Foods office employees have transitioned to a hybrid working schedule, requiring employees to report in-person Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to telework on Monday and Friday each week. Due to the collaborative, cross-functional nature of the organization, employees at the NY and NJ offices are required to work in-person for the above mentioned days, outside of any People & Culture-approved disability accommodation request.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively communicate with suppliers to get accurate information for all products
• Work on cross functional team with Innovation, Category Management and Creative to bring new items to the market in a timely manner
• Research and investigate proper labeling of ingredients
• Assure supplier compliance with product consistency among multiple suppliers
• Evaluate GMO, allergen statements and gluten statements from all suppliers
• Work with the Creative and Revenue Management departments regarding label compliance
• Review for accuracy all ingredient declarations, weight statements and nutrition facts panels to comply with all labeling regulations
• Evaluate supplier information to verify product compliance against Company standards, labeling laws and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required

• 2+ years' experience in the food industry as food tech/QA/food safety with a background in food manufacturing and/or food imports
• General knowledge of HACCP, ISO 9002, GMP, and USDA, FDA, and federal, state and local laws
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Excel and Word
• Food safety and nutrition knowledge; general food science knowledge; familiar with analytical and microbiological terms

• BS in food science, biology or nutrition. A culinary arts degree and/or related work experience will also be considered
• Interest and aptitude for science and technology; good mathematic skills
• Proficient in gleaning information by observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
• Efficient with processing information by compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data
• Good oral and written communication skills including technical writing
• Active learner; good initiative; excellent organizational skills; detail-oriented and accurate; problem solver

SALARY RANGE
Roland Foods hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways Roland Foods does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $55,000 - $67,000. Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferrable skills, the Company will determine at its sole discretion, the salary offered.

Roland Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual…