Michigan Blueberry Growers Association is Hiring a Food Safety Administrative Assistant Near Grand Junction, MI
Position Purpose Food safety department administration with a focus on tech support and development of new technology-based solutions. Develop, audit, review, and support the food safety, food defense and social responsibility programs within an agricultural cooperative. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of applicable food safety programs. Develop and maintain an electronic document platform/application. Provide technical support and assistance within the food safety department. Organizational Relationships Supervisor: GL & PNW Regional Manager of Food Safety Significant Relationships: Significant staff relationships with the SE & NJ Regional Manager of Food Safety, Senior Manager of Member Support Services, and Regional Directors. Professional Duties & Responsibilities Administration and Technology
Work closely with managers to schedule and organize food safety training meetings.
Review water sample data base daily to ensure water samples are reported correctly.
Conduct audits and packing house appraisals as needed.
Track and trend audit/appraisal non-conformances.
Maintain Food Safety program: standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms, manuals, etc.
Maintain grower portal and software applications related to the food safety program.
Develop and maintain an electronic document platform/application.
Requirements
Associates degree in administration, technology, computer science or equivalent.
At least three - five years' experience in administration or technology or equivalent.
Strong competence in Microsoft platform applications such as Office, SharePoint, Azure, BI360, etc. Experience with application development such as mobile platforms, web platforms, or Microsoft .NET is a significant plus.
Ability to produce technical documents in a defined format.
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Spanish is a plus).
Ability to work alone or as a team member.
Possess a valid driver's license with insurable driving record and reliable transportation that will be reimbursed for business use.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed (10% of time).
Be of sound physical condition to meet the auditing demands of walking, climbing, seeing, kneeling, and lifting (to 50 pounds)
Be able to withstand extreme climate conditions of heat and cold.
Maintain confidentiality with customers, government, media, and the public within the confines of law.
Typical work week is 40 hours with additional hours during busy season (March -August).
Ability to commute/relocate to Grand Junction, MI 49056: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Location: Grand Junction, MI Hours: Full-time, permanent, exempt status