Food Safety Specialist

• Job Category Food Safety Specialist, Quality Control Technician, Quality Assurance
• Industry Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Production
• Employee Type Full Time-Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Regal Foods, located in Leola, PA, is a growing spice manufacturing and packaging company focused on producing high-quality spice products for retail and bulk customers. We repackage spices into consumer bottles and 25 lb bulk bags for food manufacturing and distribution. We take pride in quality, teamwork, food safety, and efficiency.

The Food Safety Specialist supports the Food Safety Systems Manager/SQF Practitioner with daily food safety, quality, compliance, and documentation activities. This entry-level position assists with inspections, record review, product quality checks, GMP monitoring, audit preparation, and food safety program verification activities. The role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth, including company-supported development toward obtaining HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Certification and the SQF Practitioner Certification Credential
, helping build the knowledge and qualifications needed for advancement in food safety and quality management.

• Assist with daily GMP inspections throughout the facility.
• Observe employee practices and report food safety concerns.
• Assist with facility walkthroughs and food safety observations.
• Support food safety program verification activities.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready facility.

• Organize and file food safety documents and records.
• Review completed forms for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with record retention and document control activities.
• Prepare documentation for audits and inspections.
• Update food safety logs, checklists, and tracking spreadsheets.

• Verify products meet established specifications.
• Document findings and communicate concerns to leadership.
• Assist with product sampling and quality evaluations.
• Monitor production records for completion and accuracy.

• Assist with inspections of incoming ingredients, packaging materials, and supplies.
• Verifying incoming materials meets company requirements.
• Review Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and supporting documentation.
• Support traceability and receiving documentation activities.

• Assist with internal audits and facility inspections.
• Help identify and correct minor GMP and food safety issues.
• Participate in SQF and customer audit preparation activities.
• Verify completion of assigned corrective actions.

• Assist with employee GMP and food safety training activities.
• Reinforce food safety expectations with employees.
• Communicate concerns, observations, and findings to the Food Safety Manager.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams.

• Assist with facility walk-through.
• Review daily priorities with Food Safety Manager.
• Check production schedule and areas of focus.
• Verify required records are completed.

• Conduct GMP observations.
• Perform product quality checks.
• Assist with inbound material inspections.
• Complete assigned documentation reviews.
• Follow up on food safety observations and corrective actions.
• Support audit-readiness activities.

• Ensure records are complete and filed.
• Communicate outstanding issues.
• Assist with final facility inspection as needed.
• Prepare documentation for the following day.

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Safety, Biology, Microbiology, Agricultural Sciences, or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in food manufacturing, food safety, quality assurance, or a related environment.
• Basic knowledge of GMPs and food safety principles.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to walk production areas and perform facility inspections throughout the workday.
• HACCP, SQF, or Preventive Controls training is a plus but not required.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision and other voluntary insurances, and a 401k with company match.