Food Safety Coordinator

ABOUT US

We are Wis-Pak, a leading manufacturer and distributor of popular beverages such as Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina water, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn sparkling water, and Bubbl’r. You've probably seen and bought our products at your local stores or restaurants. We are a billion-dollar manufacturing and distribution organization offering ample opportunities to drive change, innovate processes, and help shape our company’s future direction. We are looking for difference makers in all areas of our business to join us on our growth journey.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness/Accident Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability
• 401(K)
• Profit Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays

ABOUT THE JOB:

The FSC is a member of the Management Team. The FSC works in partnership with the QA Manager to act as Food Safety Team Leader which requires attending foods safety meetings, maintaining program files such as but not limited to CAPA in addition to more complex analytical-type tasks such as collecting, compiling, and analyzing data for various program documents and designing and maintaining spreadsheets. The FSC will also work with corporate partners to maintain Food Defense programs, policies and training. The FSC will develop a working knowledge of corporate practices and procedures and will actively participate and own internal and external facility audits. This individual will serve as a backup for various tasks related to the QA Manager, QA Lead and may be asked to cover QA technician absences and heavy workloads as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Maintain a safe working environment for self and others.
• Ensure employees are trained and following all plant and safety, Food Safety, GMP and sanitation regulations.
• Ensure all products and packages are produced, stored, and shipped within Wis-Pak and parent company specifications.
• Provide adequate inventories of lab supplies, sanitation chemicals, water/wastewater treating chemical and product ingredients. Must upgrade testing equipment as necessary.
• Is an active member of the Management Team and work closely with all members to develop best practices for the facility.
• Is the leader of the Food Safety Team, which includes staying up to date with food safety training.
• Will be Audit Team Leader in partnership with QA Manager.
• Lead quality control compliance QAS audit and military audits in partnership with QA Manager
• Lead food safety compliance audits such as but not limited to FSSC 22000, AIB and FDA in partnership with QA Manager
• Design and implement programs to monitor calibration and accuracy of all analytical procedures and equipment in the plant
• Lead the interpretation of in-process and analytical data to make quality evaluations, recommend actions for improvements, and assure resolution. Challenge results and drive improvements. Coach others in the interpretation of results
• Provide training in the area of food science, regulatory requirements, and quality measurement systems to appropriate personnel
• Administer quality control policies and procedures
• Will promote and actively demonstrate continuous improvement within the facility
• Follow and enforce all Wis-Pak policies and procedures.
• Keep records and procedures up to date including documentation review within timeframes as specified on documents
• Conduct meetings with QA Manager as needed and participate in facility meetings.
• Assist and communicate professionally with other departments.
• Must be able and willing to travel as needed and attend external training.
• This role requires regular presence on the plant floor.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Must possess a minimum of 5 years of beverage experience.
• Must possess good people skills.
• Possess good skills in math, verbal and written communication.
• Good organizational, multi-tasking, time management skills and a proven ability to problem solve.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office and Excel
• Maintain a legal driver’s license
• Certifications to include; HACCP and PCQI for Food Safety.

We look forward to discovering how you will make a difference and help us achieve new heights in the industry.

Wis-Pak is an equal opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What experience in Food Safety do you have?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Food and Beverage: 5 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26