Plant Sanitarian / Food Safety Coordinator

Paramount Farms is the largest grower and processor of almonds and pistachios in the world, owned by Roll International, a $1 billion (+) privately held, international conglomerate.  Other Roll portfolio companies include Fiji Water, Paramount Citrus, POM Wonderful and Teleflora.

From pioneering advances in orchard management to state-of-the-art processing, packaging and delivery technologies, Paramount Farms leads the industry in research and innovation – two areas that ultimately result in higher quality. More than $100 million in capital improvements are in various stages of planning or completion. To prepare for this growth, we are looking for high potential, qualified individuals looking to join our fast paced, dynamic environment.



SUMMARY

Develop programs as needed to improve the safety of the product and processes at PFI.  Monitor food safety programs for effectiveness, compliance with current regulations and third party audit requirements.  Conduct internal audits and maintain scorecard of plant conditions to VP of Plant Operations and Director of Quality Assurance.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Other duties may be assigned:

Perform GMP/Sanitation auditsMonitor compliance with color codeMonitor compliance with GMPsMonitor shipping/receiving paperwork complianceDevelop and monitor the packaging/ingredient receiving programLabel/packaging reconciliation program developmentPerform Pest Control auditsAdminister the Sanitation programValidate Sanitation SOPsAssist with development of SSOPsContinue improvements and updates of SSOPsMonitor ATP program along with Sanitation records to spot trendsAssist production with sanitation trend improvementAssist with SOP developmentImporvements in format to include standardized formats, educational improvements with emphasis on developing quiz format for evaluation of effectiveness of trainingMaintenance sanitation programDevelop and monitorMonitor Quality Auditor performance for food safety audit functionsTraining for Food Safety, HACCP, GMPs, Allergen Awareness, and Food Defense Support Food DefenseRepresent PFI during third party and customer audits as assigned 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Preferably a Bachelor of Science Degree in a Food Safety related field.  Food processing experience is desirable, but not necessary. Applicant must have prior knowledge of personal computers and various software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).