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Food Safety Specialist
Food Safety SpecialistComrise • El Monte, CA, United States
Food Safety Specialist

Food Safety Specialist

Comrise • El Monte, CA, United States
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Title : Food Safety Specialist

Location : El Monte, California, United States

Setup : Onsite

Term : Fulltime and Permanent

Pay Ranges : $22.00 - $26.00 / hr

Responsibilities :

  • Provides documents to customers when requested – spec sheet, raw material specifications (Origin, quality, standards of ingredients used in production), Audit Certificates (Audit Checklist, Certificate of Analysis – lab tests), letter of guarantee, etc.
  • Develops and maintains Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety plans, and prerequisite programs such as Sanitation, Good Manufacturing / Distribution Practice (GMP)'s for food storage and distribution, Food Defense, Recall, Allergen and Supplier Verification (Vendor's Program)
  • Verifies imported products’ labeling and ingredients; assure they are in compliance with US regulations.
  • Prevents defects by investigating non-conformities, their root causes, and implementing corrective actions
  • Ensures all required documents are ready as scheduled for audits, HACCP verifications, and equipment calibrations
  • Identifies solutions by analyzing product quality and food safety issues
  • Investigates customer complaints about quality discrepancies and takes corrective actions; responds to customers in a timely manner
  • Conducts monthly internal audits to discover any quality discrepancies; works closely with warehouse management to adapt corrective actions in time.
  • Researches import regulations and required documents for products under USDA / APHIS / FSIS jurisdiction
  • Travels frequently to support other branches to solve their safety related issues.
  • Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
  • Attends semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend
  • Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements :

  • This role requires the ability to perform essential duties in a seated position for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation. .
  • This role may require business travel by car and / or airplane. Travel requirements can be met with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • This role requires the ability to perform computer-based tasks for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • This role may occasionally require reaching, bending, kneeling, and lifting items up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

    • Working Conditions :

  • Work is performed indoors.
  • The noise level may range from normal to loud.

    • These conditions can be reasonably accommodated where needed

    Other Requirements :

  • Business-level proficiency in English (spoken, written, reading, and listening) is required to perform essential job duties, such as [e.g., communicating with internal teams and clients].
  • Maintains a positive attitude
  • Able to work independently and as a team
  • Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
  • Bachelor’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or other relevant studies strongly preferred
  • 2+ years of food safety or other relevant experience preferred

    • Knowledge and Skills :

  • Knowledge of food safety procedures
  • Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
  • Has strong communications and interpersonal skills
  • Has strong customer service and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors preferred
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