Food Safety Specialist

1 month ago


Kinston, North Carolina, United States Smithfield Foods Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Food Safety and Quality Assurance professional to join our team at Smithfield Foods. As a key member of our FS/QA team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality in our production departments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Verify that all food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory programs are functioning as designed and being followed correctly.
  • Investigate product/process failures, determine root causes, and take prompt corrective actions to minimize product exposure and production downtime.
  • Develop and implement effective sanitation and quality improvement programs to prevent HACCP, SSOP, and product quality specification failures.
  • Conduct operational and pre-operational sanitation inspections, including micro sampling and equipment inspections.
  • Assist in creation and maintenance of SQF Plan and complete reassessments as necessary.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years' experience in food safety or quality assurance.
  • Working knowledge of meat processing, preferred.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of USDA, HACCP, and SSOP requirements.
  • HACCP Certified, preferred.
  • SQF Certified Expert, preferred.
What We Offer

As a member of our team, you will receive a competitive salary, annual bonus earning potential, and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement benefits, and education assistance. You will also have opportunities for career growth, professional development, and relocation assistance.

Smithfield Foods is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual, or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.



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