Food Safety Compliance Coord

Employment Type:  Salaried  
Work Arrangement: Onsite
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Position Summary:

Reporting to the QA Manager, the Food Safety Compliance Coordinator is responsible for providing functional expertise and support for sanitation, data analysis and for coordination of QA documentation and records.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in improvement, organization and efficiency of QA department through maintenance of accurate, timely documentation related to data control.
• Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with HACCP/ prerequisite programs, SQF requirements and customer safety and quality programs. Assist with improvement of HACCP program.
• Daily Verification of process and filler CIP/ COP/cleaning & verification of CCP SCADA data as applicable.
• Verifying the daily production check sheets and cleaning records.
• Manage and verify the data entry of the plant’s environmental/air/water monitoring program, assist in yearly environmental validation/ verification.
• Manage and verification of the Master Sanitation Schedule 
• Assist with Hold/release procedures/tool.
• Assist with Customer documentation requests.
• Assist with Nestles releases and provide COS Forms to Nestlé DC's.
• Provide hands-on participation when required in daily quality checks for ongoing production such as: in process analytical and sensory evaluation, samples collection, complete in process and on packaging CCP checks, conduct testing on incoming bulk ingredients, conduct incubation & retained sample check, calibrate lab. Equipment, ensuring FP labels, line check sheets and weight control are prepared. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in food processing or related industry
• Relevant post-secondary educations/training 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong written & verbal communication skills 
• The proven ability to make & sustain effective interpersonal relationships 
• Demonstrated proficiency with MSOffice 
• Ability to operate effectively in a customer focused, fast paced team environment 
• Interact with production workers and supervisor to provide information and answer quality related questions
• Assist in training team members in job duties, sanitation and quality procedures 
• Work cooperatively with other co-workers and supervisors as a quality focused and service-oriented team player 
• Solve problems independently in consultation with the upper management, equipment and chemical suppliers following standard guidelines and procedures

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:​

• Zero Employee cost for Full Medical & Dental Benefits w/ Kaiser Permanente after successful completion of probationary period (for eligible employees). 
• Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs
• Hourly starting rate of $23.19-$24.24 per hour and eligibility for hourly rate increases every 6 months to get to $33.13-$34.63 per hour by year 2. Blender positions are eligible for an additional $0.50/hr.

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.