Food Safety Specialist

Job description:

Silvestri Sweets, Inc is a fast growing and fast paced manufacturing organization and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence.

This position oversee's all assigned production work to ensure all work is accomplished in accordance with the Purchase Order (PO), SQF Manual, HACCP, FDA and Food Safety Requirements and Silvestri Sweets, Inc. Standards. This will be accomplished while working with Production Manager, Team Leaders, Production Team, Quality Control, Vice President and Management.

Requirements:

Three years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control. Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English and Spanish

Responsibilities:

• This position ensures all work is accomplished in accordance with the Purchase Order (PO), SQF Manual, HACCP, FDA and Food Safety Requirements.
• Assist and Train personnel in order that all production is accomplished in accordance with the PO and FDA direction.
• Ensure quality control and product meets all PO and regulatory requirements.
• Job duties will vary each day
• Inspect all work to ensure the finished product meets standards as defined on the PO.
• Identify and record all problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, or safety system by Lot Number and Exp Date
• Ability to initiate action to prevent Food Safety and Quality problems.
• Inform Management of ALL Food Safety or Quality issues
• Perform all duties necessary to meet SQF, HACCP and Government requirements.
• Inspect the finished product and create log entries to show that quality of product is met or exceeded.
• Analyze data, documents and product to comply with minimum Weight requirements
• Work Collaboratively with Production Manager, Maintenance, Shipping/Receiving, Sanitation Supervisors, all personnel and Vice President.
• Gather and organize all pertinent documentation for the customer and for Silvestri's Food Safety Files
• Update and complete all forms, records and logs; including inspection of metal detectors, weight calibration and Cert Dox forms.
• Perform internal audits as required
• Daily contact with Team Leader to ensure quality standards are met
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management
• Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments
• Enter data and complete entries with high degree of accuracy
• Ensure good communication with management and production personnel.
• Follow all company rules and safety regulations during performance of duties
• Actively work to maintain a safe workspace
• Work with others in a professional manner
• Work with minimal supervision
• Some work will be performed in an office environment
• Some routine work and inspections are in a production environment