Quality and Food Safety Associate
Position Summary:
The Quality & Food Safety Associate is responsible for supporting the implementation and enhancement of Profile's quality and food safety programs, under the direction of the department Manager.
Responsibilities:
To support the Quality and Food Safety Manager & Profile’s robust BRC program by assisting in the following areas:
Maintenance of Corrective and Preventive Action Log & Status
Customer Corrective Action items
Assistance with procurement process by communication with suppliers
Training and oversight of all Quality & Food Safety programs and enforcement
Administration & Documentation
Preparation, testing, record keeping, & reporting
Submission to third party along with review and reporting of results
Skills, Experience, & Qualifications:
Associates degree or equivalent experience is required
Attention to detail and organization in all aspects of work
A high level of self-direction and motivation
Must have visual acuity in order to detect product deficiencies and food safety issues and report to management
Positive attitude, willingness to support and promote a continuous improvement culture
Ability to make decisions and prioritize work based on company needs
Ability to adapt and use change management skills
Ability to professionally interact with customers through email communication
Ability to work well with others in a culturally diverse and growing work environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in a GFSI benchmarked audit scheme is preferred
Experience within a Food/Production Manufacturing Environment is preferred
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required
Must be physically able to walk throughout the plant and climb ladder and step stools as required
Must be able to lift 30-40 lbs