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Ocean Mist Farms lists this Food Safety Specialist (Facility) opportunity in castroville, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Food Safety SpecialistThe Food Safety Specialist supports the implementation, administration, verification, training, recordkeeping, and continuous improvement of the Company's food safety program. Responsibilities extend across all operating regions, including the Salinas Valley, Castroville, Huron, Oxnard, Coachella Valley, Imperial Valley, and Yuma, Arizona.The specialist assists the Food Safety Manager and team in maintaining compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. Responsibilities include food safety documentation, traceability activities, environmental monitoring, audit preparation, employee training, and mock recalls.This year-round position is based specifically at our Castroville facility. Occasional travel to remote growing regions may be required to provide backup support as business needs arise.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAll AssignmentsHelp support the goals and objectives of Ocean Mist Farms' food safety programImplement policies and programs that provide guidance and education on food safety and food defenseConduct prepared food safety training sessions, monthly, annual orientations and as neededConduct daily and monthly GMP and GAP inspections to verify compliance with company food safety programs, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standardsEnforce policies related to food safety and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) through auditingPrepare and maintain annual documentsEstablish comprehensive corrective actionsShare detailed and accurate findings report with necessary departments and personnelConduct follow up inspections for corrective actions adherenceIdentify food safety risks, compliance concerns, process improvement opportunities, and recommend corrective actionsWork with suppliers to obtain and evaluate the necessary annual documentation such as LOAs, COI, 3rd party audits for supplier approvalFollow up on incomplete, inaccurate or records with critical findings to solve and prevent future recurrencesIdentify trendsAssist in troubleshooting food safety problems and implementing improvementsComplete incident report as necessaryAccurately document the chain of custody sampling formsAddress customer/ consumer inquiries and work with appropriate staff to resolveCommunicate results to the appropriate team member or grower in a timely mannerConduct thorough root cause investigations and retestsHelp evaluate new testing equipmentAssist with other departments under food safety; farming, harvest, processingAttend monthly applicable trainings/meetingsAssist with other duties as assignedFacilityAdhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) as minimum standards for facilitiesConduct risk assessments for facilities as needed based on perceived risksVerify the proper function, calibration, and accuracy of food safety monitoring equipment such as thermometers, PH meters, and ATP luminometerAssist with annual CIP proceduresCoordinate and oversee GMP and 3rd party auditsParticipate in audits by; preparing facility and personnel for food safety audits, 3rd party, customer, organic and regulatory inspectionsSupport product traceability activities, including record reviews, data collection, and verification of documentation required for trace-back investigationsParticipate in mock recall exercises and assist with corrective actions, documentation, and follow-up activitiesPerforms the PCQI record review and sign-off process of applicable food safety recordsUtilize KipTraq or other food safety systems to maintain records, track compliance activities, manage traceability data, and support reporting requirementsInvestigate company incident reportsCoordinate and collect environmental swabs for facilities and others as neededAssist with other testing processes such as ATP, Pre-Season, New EquipmentFarmsAdhere to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Leafy Greens standards (LGMA) as minimum standards for agricultural fieldsConduct risk assessments for farms and growing areasEnsure daily execution of food safety practices by crews, supervisors, contractors, and other stakeholders, identifying and addressing GAPs in understanding to promote consistent complianceCoordinate and oversee GAP and 3rd party auditsPrepare growers and personnel for food safety audits, 3rd party, customer, organic, regulatory LGMA or PSR inspectionsPerforms the PSR record review and sign-off on applicable food safety recordsUtilize KipTraq or other food safety systems to maintain records, track compliance activities, manage traceability data, and support reporting requirementsInvestigate farm incident reportsCoordinate and collect samples for water, tissue and others as neededHarvestAdhere to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Leafy Greens standards (LGMA) as minimum standards for agricultural throughout harvest operationsConduct risk assessments for harvest equipmentEnsure daily execution of food safety practices by harvest crews, supervisors, contractors, and other stakeholders, identifying and addressing GAPs in understanding to promote consistent complianceAssist in addressing and resolving customer and consumer complaints effectively and professionally.Assist with the development, implementation, and verification of Harvest Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).Support sanitation activities and verify compliance with established sanitation procedures.Coordinate and oversee GAP and 3rd party audits;Prepare harvest crews and personnel for food safety audits, 3rd party, customer, organic, regulatory LGMA or PSR inspectionsPerforms the PSR record review and sign-off on applicable food safety recordsCoordinate the collection, organization, review, and submission of food safety documentation required for audits, regulatory compliance, and customer requests.Retrieve and review harvest documentation packets for completeness and accuracyInvestigate farm incident reportsCoordinate and collect samples for water, tissue and others as neededConduct ATP testing and microbiological sampling collection in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirementsInventory, Reporting & Operational SupportPrepare reports, maintain databases, and analyze food safety data using Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and reporting toolsMonitor and maintain inventories of food safety and harvest-related supplies, ensuring materials are available and distributed to harvest crews as neededWork with various types of harvest equipment while promoting safe and sanitary operating practicesJob Requirements and QualificationsExperience in food science or biological/physical sciences is requiredMinimum 2-3 years of experience in food safety or regulatory compliance in the produce industryHigh school diploma desiredPCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certificationHACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) certificationPSR (Produce Safety Training) certificationBilingual English & Spanish requiredValid California Driver's License, Class C, be insurable and ability to operate a company vehicle is requiredAbility to travel and work in the cooler, field or office environments as neededKnowledge of GMP's, GAP, HACCP, LGMA and USDA/FDA guidelines as they relate to our operationsFamiliarity with product traceback/recall policies and proceduresGood math, written and verbal communication skills are requiredWorking knowledge of computers & software as utilized in the Food Safety environment: Windows operating system, Word, ExcelCandidates must be well organized and comfortable working independently
Worksite address
castroville, CA, 95012, US
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