Hybrid QC Tech - HACCP Coordinator at OBS Smoked & Distribution LLC

Our Helena Montana Distribution center is hiring for a QC Tech-HACCP Coordinator! Pay will range from $20.00 to $30.00 per hour DOE.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that Ocean Beauty Distribution food safety and quality control monitoring programs are effectively implemented, in accordance with Company standards, and consistent with applicable regulatory requirements. This position has parallel responsibilities that require:

• Ensure that the facility complies with regulatory requirements in the areas of Food Safety.
• Following directions established by the Director of QA that ensure the products we distribute are safe and meet customer satisfaction.
• Manage the Facility Quality & Food Safety Programs and HACCP plans.
• This position serves as QC Tech/HACCP Coordinator for Ocean Beauty – Helena, Montana facility
• The secondary responsibility of this position is to fill in as needed in other areas of the business at the Helena facility including but not limited to, warehousing, packing, and receiving.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• HACCP knowledge and competency to actively fulfill the role as QC/HACCP Coordinator is preferred.
• Maintain current policies and programs in areas of Food Safety within the facility location.
• Maintain the facility Food Safety & Quality Manual to be current and up to date.
• Required to be available to provide support to the facility staff and management during hours of operation.
• Required to correspond and directly interact with Federal and State regulators and inspectors during onsite inspections.
• Required to manage the sanitation program and engage in cleaning and sanitizing post operation.
• Interact with the operations staff to ensure that the sanitation procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and HACCP monitoring procedures are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Responsible for ensuring that all principles of HACCP are followed effectively including record keeping.Responsible for assisting the Director of QA with immediate corrective action when deviations occur including assistance with investigation of root cause, product disposition, long term preventive measures and writing the corrective action.
• Required to monitor product throughout storage including but not limited to opening boxes, verifying labels, and, if necessary, verify internal temperatures and/or that products are sufficiently iced.
• Responsible for ensuring that HACCP monitoring equipment is maintained in proper working condition.
• Responsible for the maintenance of documents and records directly related to Food Safety, HACCP, and Sanitation Controls.
• Verifies that all finished products shipped from Ocean Beauty facilities meet customer specifications prior to shipment and comply with FDA seafood HACCP and FSMA regulations.
• With the guidance of the Director of QA, provide basic yet essential training to employees both temporary and full-time in areas of Food Safety, HACCP, Sanitation Controls and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Monitors plant personnel to ensure compliance with applicable government laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards, including HACCP regulations.
• Required to provide constant feedback and effectively communicate to the staff, management, and Director of QA any concerns, and/or necessary improvement needs in areas of Food Safety & Sanitation.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Treat and interact with colleagues, vendors, auditors, inspectors, etc. with respect and professionalism.
• Must respond to change productively and effectively and be willing to handle other duties required by facility management.
• Be an effective and engaged team member.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires basic seafood knowledge
• Basic knowledge of Seafood HACCP
• Knowledge of necessary requirements relating to seafood products
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills in writing and basic math as well as excellent communication skills.
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience working with food processing, and handling. A focus on seafood is preferred.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Must possess positive elements of integrity, professionalism, motivation, and personal initiative & intuitiveness.
• Must be willing to interact professionally and comfortably with Federal & State regulatory agencies.
• Must be trained, knowledgeable and competent in HACCP, FSMA, and Sanitation Controls & Procedures.
• Must be able to confidently provide, with support from facility management, direction to the staff in areas of Food Safety, Quality, proper sanitation procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience in product sensory is not required but preferred

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision and life benefits
• Wellness program to help control your insurance premiums
• PTO
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Great prices on employee purchases of seafood and other items
• 6 observed paid holidays
• Employee recognition

 Drug and background checks required. 

We take pride in a safe work environment. We are committed to creating a diverse and comfortable work place for everyone.
 
We are great Company to work for. We invite you to apply for the position!

OBS Smoked & Distribution LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides for the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of women, handicapped persons, Disabled, Veterans, and members of all ethnic minority groups in all areas of work.