Food Safety Specialist

As the Food Safety Specialist you will ensure food products meet food safety and organic compliance where applicable. Achieve and maintain regulatory compliance in all required areas. Support the Food Safety and Quality Manager in risk reduction and prevention where needed.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Ephrata, PA (onsite)

What you get to do as a Food Safety Specialist

• Lead and manage the Food Safety and Organic Certification audit processes.
• Gather information, produce and maintain all food safety reports and relevant documents.
• Stay current with food safety requirements in the produce industry and advise management of necessary changes and trends.
• Work closely with the Food Safety and Quality Manager and members of the management team to address and correct Food Safety deficiencies.
• Train and communicate to associates all food safety requirements and conduct a yearly mock Product Recall.
• Collaborate with the Sanitation to ensure the Master Cleaning Schedule is properly maintained and current.
• Coordinate and monitor all necessary reports and information gathering from managers and associates.
• Audit and manage the Pest Control activities and service.
• As part of the management team set a consistent example in leadership style, communication and integrity.

What you bring

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalency
• Ideally, a bachelor's degree in business or some college coursework in related subjects
• Ideally, 2 years of experience in Food Safety
• Ideally, 1 year management experience
• Substantial knowledge of food safety certification process and programs
• Proficient Computer Skills
• Adequate interpersonal, collaborative and organizational skills
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate responsibility and make sound decisions
• Proficient customer service skills
• Ideally, previous continuous improvement project experience

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Earned Wage Access - flexible access to wages before payday
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Company life insurance & voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, wellness program, employee assistance program, Success Coach, and more!

Who We Are

We are a family of companies that focus on wholesale produce distribution and logistics across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. We partner with local growers to bring fresh organic and conventional produce to our Lancaster County, PA facility. We grade and package fruits and vegetables, sending only the best with our Drivers to deliver to independent retailers, natural food stores, and food co-ops.

We care about our associates and are committed to a healthy, diverse, and inclusive work environment.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, pregnancy or maternity, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status under federal, state and local laws.

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