Corporate Food Safety Specialist

Position Overview

Keep our communities fed.

Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.

As a Food Safety Specialist, you will assist the Food Safety department by; providing leadership and implementing all activities relating to Food Safety by instilling zero tolerance and continual improvement attitude throughout the regional facilities, implementing all activities relating to Food Safety, serving as customer liaison and coordinator for all Quality and Food Safety relations, establishing perpetual education philosophies and practices, ensuring operational efficiencies, designing, developing, and implementing region/facility measurement and monitoring systems, and participating in the development and execution of the company's mission, objectives and strategies.

Job Description

• Full-Time, On-Site Role
• Primary Location: 500 North St., Windsor Locks, CT 06096 (Preferred, as a centralized location)
• Travel to: Brattleboro, VT; Chester, NY; Edison, NJ; Keene, NH; Westfield, MA; and North Hatfield, MA, as needed

You will contribute by:

• Auditing all operations to ensure compliance with third-party audit requirements and customer food safety programs. Escalating unresolved issues and driving improvement through corrective action follow-up.
• Providing facilities with support to ensure compliance with all FDA and customer audit requirements. Assisting facility management in reviewing compliance, implementing corrective actions, and supporting leadership during internal and external audits.
• Implementing the corporate Food Safety Management System, including documentation control and adherence to all regulatory requirements set by the FDA and customers. Ensuring HACCP plan development, allergen management, documentation, and controls are in place across all facilities and conducting audits for compliance.
• Coordinating with local pest control professionals to support and execute C&S Pest Control and Master Sanitation programs.
• Supporting the integration and enforcement of food security requirements in alignment with FDA and customer guidelines.
• Assisting the Corporate Food Safety Department and company facilities in developing food safety, biosecurity, regulatory, and quality initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Aiding in the implementation, modification, and execution of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs) for warehouse and manufacturing operations.

We’re searching for candidates with:

• Strong understanding of food safety principles in warehouse and food manufacturing operations
• HACCP Certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Project management and problem-solving skills
• 5-7 years of experience in food safety operations
• Ability to travel to multiple facilities as needed

Environment:

• Warehouse : Freezer (-20F to 0F)
• Warehouse : Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)
• Warehouse : Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)

We offer:

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more)
• Company matched 401k
• PTO and Holiday Pay offered
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Health & Wellness program
• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Every person matters.

We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

C&S and their Family of Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

The Fine Print

This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree - Biology, Bachelor's Degree - Chemistry, Bachelor's Degree - Food Science, General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General Studies

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Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Salary Range

$59,140-$76,990

Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Job Area: Compliance

Job Family: Legal and Compliance

Job Type: Regular

Job Code: JC1257

Pay Range: $59,140 - $76,990

ReqID: R-261295