Food Safety

**Food Safety Administrator - Job Description**

• *Reports To**

Food Safety Manager & Sr. Management

• *Summary**

The Food Safety Administrator will provide administrative support to the Food Safety Manager of the Company. In this role, the Food Safety Administrator will ensure that food products are safe for consumers. Their essential duties involve inspecting our facilities and procedures to ensure that applicable regulations are being followed. They will also investigate complaints. The incumbent must be highly organized and able to show tact and maintain confidentiality.

• *Job Duties**
• Assist in providing training, support and coaching of employees to facilitate FS practices and procedures
• Perform regular facility inspections ensuring food safety standards are met as required by the standard
• Assist in identifying non-conformances against and/or improvements to plant programs related to pest control, hygiene, facility cleanliness, transportation etc.
• Ability to write procedures and create or amend food safety documents as needed
• Accurate generation of Deviation reports and follow-up with multiple departments for Corrective Actions.
• Ensure compliance to SFCR labelling requirements for fresh produce
• Working knowledge in food manufacturing and processing
• Oversee proper completion of all food safety documentation.
• Assist to investigate & perform root cause analysis on customer complaints
• Assist in monitoring supplier certificates and follow up
• Ensures the warehouse is always maintained in clean manner and that all equipment in the building is maintained in good repair.
• Conduct spot audits of the facility on an ongoing basis to ensure continued adherence to food safety requirements
• Complete all assigned paper work
• Hazard identification, risk assessment, and determination of necessary controls
• Other duties relevant to the position will be assigned as required.
• *Requirements**:
• 2-3 years of working experience in Food Safety/Quality Assurance; produce experience is preferred
• University degree in a related field (e.g.: food science, microbiology, industrial processes, or any relevant field)
• Knowledge of food safety systems like Primus, CGAP, BRC etc.
• Knowledge of Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR)
• Strong Microsoft Suite skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Able to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
• Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
• Attention to detail in all areas of work
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills
• *Working Conditions**
• Manual dexterity required to use computer and peripherals
• Overtime may be required
• Occasional travel between locations may be required
• Sitting for long periods
• Warehouse visits as needed - cold environment

This document represents a general overview of this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of the job scope of the applicable employee.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person