Job Summary
The Safety Coordinator/PCQI works within the plant to ensure compliance with all required regulations, company safety programs, FSMA, USDA, cGMP's, FDA, HACCP, and Finished Product requirements.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties at any time.
Administers Darling Ingredient's Safety program which includes but is not limited to: compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; conducting CAL/OSHA safety training for new employees; monthly and annual training of employees; monthly safety facility audits; monthly safety meetings; perform accident investigations and advise management in corrective action needed.
Conducts training of employees in safety compliance, site inspections, log review, and report preparation to ensure compliance in the following:
Darling Ingredients Safety Policy
Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)
cGMP's, HAACP, & FSMA (Food Safety) Compliance and Reporting requirements
Site-specific safety procedures and policies
Performs tests on incoming and outgoing product, recording results and reporting any problems to management.
Maintains lab equipment, testing on all Finished Products and lab supply inventory
Ensures all Finished Products meets specifications before shipment to Customer.
Ensures all employees are trained on cGMP's, HAACP, & FSMA requirements.
Reviews all plant documentation associated with Finished Product shipments, in process control documents and addresses any corrective action as needed.
Responsible for completion of internal audits and corrective action.
Audits all of the plant's daily documentation, approves documents, addresses corrective actions, and ensures the completion of them, and files documents accordingly.
Will need to complete Darling Ingredients' PCQI Certification Training Course.
All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
PCQI certification in human or animal food, OR must become certified upon hire through the completion of the Darling or other industry FDA-recognized curriculum.
Minimum 1 year of quality assurance experience (2 years preferred) in food production, agriculture or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Industrial Management or related field preferred.
Highly organized; superior time management skills.
Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
Self-motivated; self-starter; able to multi-task.
Works well with others in a team environment.
Good computer skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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