Food Safety Specialist

1 week ago

Bloomington, Indiana, United States Central Garden & Pet Full time
Job Title: Food Safety Specialist

Central Garden & Pet Company is seeking a highly skilled Food Safety Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Quality Assurance department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and quality of our products.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of our Food Safety Program, including relevant policies and protocols.
  • Perform daily reviews of records related to quality inspections, HACCP, SSOP, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) within the facility.
  • Conduct regular, direct observations of food safety-related actions, including monitoring the Food Safety Program, sanitation processes, and other inspection activities.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of food safety programs and the regulatory requirements associated with these programs.
  • Lead or assist with weekly or monthly inspections, working alongside process owners and supportive departments for each business unit.
  • Understand audit requirements and related programs. Conduct periodic reviews of relevant records to ensure compliance with audits and assist with organizing audit materials.
  • Maintain and analyze trends related to food safety inspections, self-inspections, and other relevant issues for management evaluation.
  • Utilize available data to aid in continuous improvement efforts related to food safety and quality in production, maintenance, sanitation, and quality assurance areas.
  • Attend and actively participate in regular Food Safety Training sessions.
  • Lead or participate in meetings with Quality and Production employees to ensure effective communication of food safety and quality topics at all organizational levels.
  • Provide support for the development and maintenance of written programs and documentation to ensure clear communication of plant policies, procedures, and programs.
Requirements:
  • BS in Food Science or related field preferred
  • Previous experience in food safety, quality assurance, or a related role in a food production environment.
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and food safety regulations.
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and food safety management systems.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
  • HACCP certification preferred.
  • Bilingual preferred - English/Spanish
Benefits:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Free Life and Disability Insurance.
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution.
  • Paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Access to thousands of free online courses.
  • Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more
  • Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications).
  • Referral Program with cash bonus.
  • Access to on-demand pay.
  • Paid parental leave.

Central Garden & Pet Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees.

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