507 Food Safety jobs in the United States

Your Story.

You are a leader with emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, and technical knowledge. You seek the opportunity to learn more about Food Safety. You are passionate and about scientific principles in research, risk assessment, sanitation, and environmental monitoring. You are excited to explore the challenging world of Food Safety and hope to find a company you can build a career with after graduation.

Your Passion. Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefits that set us apart

• Lead and own real and relevant projects aligned with business objectives
• Build valuable skills and experiences to become prepared for entry level opportunities
• Mentorship and career development to learn and grow strengths and interests
• Participate in volunteer and community service initiatives
• Flexible, hybrid work schedule with optional remote Mondays and Fridays, onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; plus, half day Fridays
• 5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 unpaid days off for co-ops
• Nationally competitive compensation
• Paid relocation and housing
• 401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation
• Exclusive discounts at the company cheese store and local attractions/events

What You Do.

• Assists Plant Food Safety teams in developing appropriate and consistent content, documentation, and execution of Food Safety Plans.
• Seeks information from internal (R&D, Operations, Supply Quality, Operational Quality, etc.) and external (suppliers, consultants) functional experts to resolve issues.
• Under close supervision, will conduct basic microbiological and environmental pathogen testing using established laboratory procedures.
• Performs a variety of routine scientific tasks that provide experience and familiarization with technical and other functional areas using the methods, practices, and programs of Sargento Foods Inc. (SFI)
• Reviews, interprets, and/or writes consultative or scientific reports, whitepapers, and presentations related to Food Safety.
• Applies quality tools and approaches (e.g., root cause analysis, pareto charting, process mapping, cause and effect diagramming, etc.). Collects and evaluates data and writes reports to document deviations from existing programs. Understands tracking, trending, and data analysis tools.
• Assists in writing, communication, and training of Quality and Food Safety Systems Programs and standard operating procedures.

Your Education and Qualifications.

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in food safety, microbiology, biology, chemistry, food science, or another related field, having completed junior year prior to starting internship
• Passion for learning and growing in the food safety field
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to peers and colleagues.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid driver's license and vehicle required. There is not mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations

Our Story.

With over 2,400 employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world's first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at

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**Description**
**JOB DESCRIPTION FORM**
**Salaried**
**Position Title:** Food Safety/ QA Superintendent II
**Department:** Technical Services
**Location:** Plant
**Salary Class:** Exempt
**Purpose & Scope:** Reports directly to the Technical Services Director and has primary responsibility for the direction of the workforce to achieve all safety, animal welfare, food safety, export, and quality goals as set forth by facility management. This position is responsible for the supervision of Food Safety and Quality (FSQA) personnel, and oversee quality and food safety aspects of production. Responsible for product specifications testing, food safety systems, process improvements and quality programs within the plant.
**Principle Responsibilities:** List and describe (in order of importance) the specific tasks, assignments, level of discretionary authority and/or functions performed.
+ Organizes and coordinates the activities of the Food Safety and Quality Assurance team to meet and exceed quality, export, animal welfare, and food safety goals by levering engineering and food/meat science skillsets.
+ Conducts investigations of plant Food Safety and Quality Assurance processes and ensures process improvements projects and tasks are completed.
+ Participates in Operational Excellence project, meeting project team no less than twice per year.
+ Organizes and coordinates the activities of the Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) team for implementation of quality and food safety programs (HACCP and SSOP) and procedures utilizing skills learned in food science, meat science, microbiology courses.
+ Manages the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor on the responsible shift.
+ Proactively looks for ways to reduce cost through the elimination of foreign material.
+ Responsible for minimizing customer claims through engineering controls.
+ Monitor activities to ensure team member safety and accurately report any unsafe acts to prevent workplace safety incidents. Coordinate with site safety team for annual LOTO training for FSQA team.
+ Advocates new quality policies and procedures as necessary to ensure high quality products, processes and services.
+ Communicates programs and procedures to FSQA and other plant team members by performing in-class and hands-on training.
+ Maintains good communication and working relationships with the FSQA team, site Operations team and USDA personnel. Ensuring that all USDA regulations are being followed.
+ Acts as a back up to Technical Services Director for facilitating 3rd party or customer audits.
+ Interfaces with facility team to assist in problem solving using root cause analyses when investigating daily personnel and processing incidents.
+ Ensures the adherence to quality programs to meet or exceed the customer requirements.
+ Communicates issues to site management team to ensure the plant is complying with customer and product specifications.
+ Comprehend animal welfare and handling principles and execute the company's programs within the facility's scope.
+ Complete additional task as directed by the Technical Services Director.
**Working Conditions:**
+ Production setting
+ Exposure to various chemicals, machinery and knives
+ Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises
+ High level of interaction with other departments and employees
+ 40+ hours per week, occasionally on weekends
**Requirements:** Describe necessary knowledge or skills, and type and amount of formal schooling, and work experience normally required to obtain these. Do not describe your own particular background.
**Education:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or similar field required (Meat Science, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Food engineer, Agricultural Engineer, or related field) preferred, or 5 plus years industry experience.
**Experience:**
+ Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of QA and production jobs, and in supervisory positions
**Special Skills:**
+ Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both written and verbally
+ Bilingual skills helpful
+ Capable of independent decision making
+ Ability to manage multiple priorities
+ Excellent conflict resolution skills
+ Demonstrates integrity and fairness
+ Able to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situations
+ Desire for continuous improvement
+ Shows compassion towards and has an interest in others
+ Basic computer knowledge required
+ Good organizational skills
+ Able to work assigned hours/days, including occasional weekends as required
+ Good attendance and safety records
**Manages:** Food Safety and Quality Assurance supervisors
EOE, including disability/vets

**Brand:** Michael Foods Inc.
**Categories:** Quality
**Locations:** Lansing, Illinois
**Position Type:** Regular Full-Time
**Req ID:** 28399
**Job Description**
**Business Unit Overview**
**Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food** _._
**Location Description**
Our plant, located in Lansing, IL, pasteurizes raw eggs to remove harmful bacteria for a more safe product to the foodservice industry.
**Responsibilities**
**POSITION SUMMARY:**
The Food Safety Coordinator maintains the documentation critical for the Quality Systems, HACCP and Food Safety and
quality Plans and SQF Programs. This position is also back up for the FSQ techs and assists FSQ Manager with verifying that
programs are being executed properly. FSQ coordinator position is also responsible for maintaining food safety and quality
related documents ensuring quality, Holds, sanitation (SSOPs) and production records are legible, accurate, complete,
maintained, and easily retrievable for customer and Food Safety and Quality audits.
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
- Ensure quality, sanitation, and production records are legible, accurate, complete, maintained, and easily
retrievable.
- Maintain quality related manuals and records (i.e. SQF training, daily Quality records, pest control documentation,
etc.), HACCP/Preventive control documents
- Assist in investigations in response to customer concerns or other quality related deviations to determine root
cause and appropriate corrective actions.
- Maintain FSQ, Sanitation documents- legible, updated
- Assist in SQF, 3rd party audits, regulatory inspections, plant inspections, mock recalls
- Reviewing, maintaining documents - SOPs.
- Assist in the management of quality hold activities, including non-conforming product inventories.
- Reporting holds- in plant, rework updates and managing Chex, holds records.
- Assist in developing SOPs, SSOPs
- Managing EMP- Swabs, locations- updates and corrective actions.
- Fill-in for other QA Techs in their absence (all 3 shifts)
- Must be able to work weekends and overtime as necessary.
- Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and
ensure that product quality is maintained in order to maintain SQF Quality Certification. Report to management
any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**
- One-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, training and/or
experience.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and in group situations.
- Ability to respond to questions from internal- at all levels including management
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and
decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Knowledge or equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential functions of positions.
- Proficient communication skills
- Knowledge of company and regulatory policies, procedures, and philosophies.
- Proficient organizational and time management skills.
- Basic proficiency using computer programs (MS Office) for collecting and analyzing data and writing procedures and
reports.
- Basic proficiency using statistical and quality related problem-solving tools.
- Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Ability to participate in cross-functional teams.
- Data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Basic administrative duties.
- Skill in working with computers and experience with spreadsheet and word-processing software.
- Fluency in a language other than English- Preferable- Spanish.
**LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:**
Examples of licenses, certificates, and registrations required within first 6 months to a year of employment.
- HACCP Certification
- PCQI Certification
- SQF Practitioner
- Audit Certification recommended
The pay range for this position is $40,016 - $54,421 per year.
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Job Title: Food Safety & Quality Documentation Specialist
Location: Onsite - Camarillo, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us
A rapidly growing local food manufacturer known for our popular consumer products and commitment to excellence. As we expand our production capabilities, we are seeking a dedicated Food Safety & Quality Documentation Specialist to join our team and help ensure our operations meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and quality.
Position Overview
This role is critical to maintaining our food safety and regulatory compliance. You will serve as the custodian of all documentation required by certifying agencies and regulatory bodies, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and readiness for audits and inspections.
Key Responsibilities
+ Manage and maintain food safety documentation, including production records, batch records, and audit materials.
+ Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., CADPH, SQF, GFSI, GMP, GDP).
+ Prepare for and support internal and external audits.
+ Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure documentation aligns with operational practices.
+ Monitor and update documentation systems to reflect changes in regulations or processes.
Must-Have Qualifications
+ Prior experience in the food manufacturing industry.
+ Strong knowledge of food safety documentation and regulatory requirements.
+ Hands-on experience with audits and inspection processes.
+ Familiarity with production recordkeeping and document control systems.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Degree in Food Science or a related field.
+ Experience working with the California Department of Public Health (CADPH).
+ SQF certification or experience in SQF-compliant environments.
Skills & Expertise
+ Food Safety | HACCP | Quality Control | Quality Assurance
+ Document Control | Batch Record Review | GMP | GDP
+ Regulatory Compliance | Audit Preparation | Inspection Readiness
+ CADPH | SQF | GFSI | Food Production
Experience Level
Intermediate - Ideal for candidates with a solid foundation in food safety and documentation, looking to grow with a dynamic company.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $28.85/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Somis,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.
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Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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**Description**
+ Monitor SOP's, SSOP's and GMP compliance of associates, perform HACCP procedures to comply with federal regulations
+ Have contact with USDA and present records to them at the agency's request
+ Review records to ensure accuracy and be held accountable to their accuracy
+ Aid QA supervision and management in gathering data and investigating items outside of regular technician responsibilities
+ Work closely with production associates in monitoring product for specifications, and correcting specifications deficiencies
+ Be able to come up with solutions to problems and be able to work for periods without supervision
+ Monitor the implementation of food safety and quality procedures on the floor, report deficiencies and correct them.
+ Extended walking and standing in a cold/freezing/ hot environment
+ Other duties assigned.
**Work Hours:**
Usual shift: 10 hours or more, 5 days a week, some occasional Saturday.
**Qualifications:**
+ Physically capable of doing line work
+ Attention to detail
+ Ability to work well with others
+ High School Diploma or GED require
+ Good attendance record
+ Self-starter
+ Communication skills - written and verbal
+ Ability to follow instructions
+ Capable of attending to several tasks simultaneously
**About JBS**
JBS began in 1953 as a small, family-owned company in Brazil. We have continued to steadily grow and are now the largest animal protein processor in the world. Though our business has grown, our family values remain our foundation. We seek to hire dedicated individuals who are committed to learning and share our desire to be the best. At JBS, our team members are our most important asset and feeding the world is our greatest goal. The Plainwell facility began operations in 1918 under the Murray Packing company. In the 1960's, it was acquired by Murco and in 1998 by Packerland. In 2000, Packerland was acquired by Smithfield. In 2010, the facility joined the JBS USA family.
Plainwell is the only JBS plant with Modified Atmospheric Packaging (MAP), a packaging process that changes oxygen levels to extend shelf-life. The MAP process is a part of the Plainwell ground beef operation. Plainwell is also one of the few plants that produces ground beef patties. Over one million lbs (450,000 kg) of beef are produced each day. The Plainwell facility produces biogas in an anaerobic lagoon and uses it in place of natural gas to heat a portion of the water used in the plant. The facility was recognized by the American Meat Institute as a Tier 3 facility for its accomplishments with ISO 14001. Plainwell recently built a $31 million distribution center (85,000 ft²) with a 55,000 box capacity.
**Opportunities**
Investing in our people is a large part of the reason why success at JBS is so achievable. Working in operations gives you the opportunity to contribute to the very core of our business: producing the highest quality products for families around the globe. At the JBS operations facilities, we offer career growth opportunities for people with all kinds of interests and backgrounds who are interested in working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Additionally, opportunities for those who enjoy working within the production environment and are excited about both leading a team and ensuring we are producing a top quality, safe product for families across the globe.
**Benefits**
JBS® values the people who make our company a success. We want to be sure our team members know just how much we appreciate their dedication by ensuring they love working with us. As part of our total compensation package, JBS® and offers comprehensive employee benefits designed to meet the healthcare and financial goals of our team members and their families today, tomorrow and in the future.
**EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS**

Join us as a Food Safety Supervisor at our state-of-the-art production facility in Muncy, PA. To be successful in this role, you will ensure the development, compliance and certification of food safety programs and work with Corporate Quality in the execution of company programs. Reinforcing our passion for the future, with the practical steps to get there! This role works standard hours in the day, but will require some flexibility for weekends and evenings. This facility is a 24/7 operation.
A Taste of What You'll Be Doing
+ Compliance is Key - You will be responsible for ensuing microbial program and sanitation compliance. You will also be accountable for HACCP, line validations as well as quality &food safety training for the facility to ensure compliance. You will be responsible for SQF and third party audits.
+ Program Management - Ensure allergen program management and compliance, inspection program management and delivery of established metrics. Also maintain the site QFS Lab Budget to keep plant financially on track. Manage the site ' s Food Safety Plan.
+ Continuous Improvement Focused - Bring your owner's mindset to the table in this role as you help drive CI and HPO initiatives forward. You ' ll work with partners to execute programs as well as ensure management, adherence, and achievement of plant SOP ' s & KPI ' s. Manage, support, and train the site QFS SOP database.
+ Lead with Excellence - You'll manage, direct, train, develop and support QFS Technicians while ensuring they have the proper tools and chemical inventory to be successful.
We're Looking for Someone With
+ Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, or other relevant degree or substantial experience in quality & food safety
+ HACCP, SQF, and PCQI certification
+ Technical knowledge and a minimum of three years experience of quality & food safety
+ Strong written, verbal communication and computer software skills to include Microsoft Office Suite skills
+ Experience in a Union environment.
+ Hands-on microbiology laboratory experience
+ SAP software experience
Compensation
The annual salary range is $85,000 - $107,000, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.
What's Next
Applications for this position will be accepted through November 7th, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page ( to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.
Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email .
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.
Get to Know Us
At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world's best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.
Kellanova's Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world's best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.
Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.
Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close towards the end of 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.
You can learn more at , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.
Let's shape the future of snacking.
Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here ( .

**Food Safety Specialist**
**Job Reference Number:** 32986
**Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite
**Segment:** Education
**Brand:** Aladdin-Campus-Dining
**State:** West Virginia (US-WV)
**The Role at a glance:**
***This is an on-site position in West Liberty, WV at West Liberty University**
The Food & Safety Specialist is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the implementation, adherence, and continuous improvement of both food safety and physical safety protocols for West Liberty University. This role requires a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements, food safety compliance, and safety best practices to safeguard the well-being of our customers and team members.
**What you'll be doing:**
1. **Food Safety:**
2. Ensure proper compliance with corporate food safety programs as required by local, state, and federal regulations.
3. Prepare units for the health department and third-party audits and support any corrective action or continuous improvement tasks as needed.
4. Monitor food safety log and SOP compliance.
5. Ensure the development and delivery of food safety training programs for employees, ensuring proper handling, storage, and processing of food products.
6. Monitor completion of internal MyFieldAudits and follow up on corrective actions.
7. Investigate food safety incidents, conduct a root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
1. **Physical Safety:**
2. Ensure proper compliance with corporate physical safety programs to reduce workplace hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA and other relevant regulations.
3. Training Delivery - Ensure training on health and safety management topics to WVU leadership & new managers on implementing safety programs.
1. **Collaboration and Communication:**
2. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and human resources, to ensure seamless integration of safety programs.
3. Monitor reports on food and physical safety performance metrics, trends, and improvement initiatives to senior management and segment safety.
4. Attend client and operational meetings as and when required to support the effective implementation of work-based food and physical safety solutions.
4. **Continuous Improvement:**
1. Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices related to food and physical safety.
2. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of safety programs and reduce risk.
3. Promote a culture of safety and accountability throughout the organization.
**What we're looking for:**
_Must-haves:_
+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in food safety with a knowledge of workplace safety standards, preferably in hospitality or food production environment *Combination of education and experience will be considered.
+ Strong knowledge of HACCP, FDA Food Code, OSHA, and other relevant regulations.
+ Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
+ Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
+ Certification in food safety (e.g., HACCP, ServSafe)
**Requirements:**
+ Ability to work in a food production environment, including exposure to cold, heat, and other elements.
+ Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Will consider experience or combination of education and experience in lieu of degree.
**Where you'll be working:**
West Liberty University
**Compensation Range**
$16 - $18 / hour
**Our Benefits:**
+ Medical (FT Employees)
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
+ Discount Program
+ Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
+ EAP
+ 401k
+ Sick Time
+ Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
+ Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
+ Paid Time Off
**About Aladdin:**
As our higher education segment, Aladdin serves colleges and universities across the United States. From dining halls to sporting events, we recognize how important food is to the college experience, and strive to ensure that students receive delicious, healthy food to fuel them through education and life.
**About Elior-North America:**
Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.
At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you've gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.
**Disclaimer:** This job description can be revised by management as needed.

Cargill's size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill's food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products.
**Job Purpose and Impact**
The Food Safety Chemist, will ensure products meet or exceed customer requirements for quality and food safety. Assurance of product quality will require from you to monitor quality assurance systems including instrumentation calibration, maintenance, cross-checks, methods, procedures, raw materials, food safety, and training. Additionally, you will understand our plant processes and provide technical advice to support our production operations. We are measuring impact to customer happiness, minimization of process variation, process recoveries, waste reduction, and cost minimization.
**Key Accountabilities**
+ Assure product meets compliance specifications and overall final product approval checks.
+ Data analysis, trend identification, troubleshooting, corrective action, and communication with regard to processing data.
+ Daily assessment of process quality parameters and food safety and quality systems including cross-checks, raw materials, calibration, maintenance, procedures, food safety, training, auditing & oversight of analytical testing performed in control rooms.
+ Training of new food safety and quality chemists, analysts, operators, technicians and personnel from other functional areas.
+ Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
+ Other duties as assigned
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**Qualifications**
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in a related field OR equivalent experience
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Ability to adapt and learn in a changing work environment
+ Experience with email, spreadsheet and word processing applications
+ Strong analytical skills to evaluate change factors and formulate independent decisions
+ Ability to anticipate, recognize, and seek process and laboratory problems, implement improvements based on the findings
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

Primary Responsibility:

Responsible to lead the continued development and implementation of a comprehensive, best-in-class approach to food safety and regulatory compliance in multiple refrigerated warehouse facilities. This position will oversee the implementation of GFSI food safety requirements and advise senior leadership and field operations management on food safety and regulatory compliance matters.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and implement corporate food safety and regulatory policies to ensure compliance with customer, governmental, and internal requirements across all warehouse operations.
• Support implementation of security policies and protocols across all warehouses
• Lead and support a team of Corporate Food Safety Managers to foster a strong, company-wide food safety culture.
• Provide guidance for non-standard operations (e.g., protein processing, fruit packing, e-commerce).
• Oversee third-party food safety audits and ensure all warehouses maintain required federal, state, and local licenses, including FDA registration renewals.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive food safety training across the network on topics such as GFSI/SQF, HACCP, Food Defense, and Internal Auditing.
• Ensure compliance with external customer certification programs including USDA Organic, California Prop 12, C-TPAT, and Import/Export regulations.
• Support implementation of security protocols and assist warehouse operations in managing adverse events (e.g., fires, pest issues, staffing shortages).
• Stay current on evolving food safety regulations and industry best practices and communicate emerging trends and regulatory changes across the network.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Global Operations, Legal, Business Development) on contract reviews, customer issues, and new business opportunities.
• Other duties as requested.

What Experience and Education You Need:

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field required.
• 10-15 years of experience in food manufacturing or food distribution under USDA/FDA (or equivalent) oversight, with minimum 8 years in progressive leadership experience, with multi-site responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation, GFSI certification (SQF preferred), HACCP principles, and internal auditing (ASQ certifications a plus)
• Proven ability to interact with regulatory agencies and manage compliance programs including Export/Import, C-TPAT, and environmental regulations.
• Skilled in developing and delivering training across organizational levels and analyzing processes to identify food safety and quality risks.

What Could Set You Apart:

• Master's Degree preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence individuals at all levels, including internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in high-volume, fast-paced environments, demonstrating flexibility, consistency, and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Skilled in negotiation and conflict resolution, with the ability to influence site management and drive issue resolution.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and execution skills, with a focus on task prioritization and adaptability to changing work environments.
• Customer-focused mindset, with a strong service orientation and the ability to build and maintain productive relationships.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions.
• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending.
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work.
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks.
• May require travel by automobile and airplane for business.
• May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing.
• May require carrying loads related to travel and the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Requires the use of various electronic tools.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

What We Offer:

Our associates know the answer to the question "What's in it for me?" We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.

ABOUT US

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.