Plant Hygienist

We currently have an opening for a Hygienist at both of our Ice Cream Plants in Le Mars, Iowa.  Under the direction of the Quality Assurance Manager, this individual is primarily responsible for day-to-day oversight of Food Safety programs and practices, including SQF compliance, maintaining the HACCP plan and chairing the HACCP Team meetings. Works in conjunction with Corporate Quality Assurance to assure that Corporate Microbiology Policies are implemented as required. Provides relevant Food Safety training to plant staff. Assures Food safety control practices are being followed / documented as required (e.g., routine metal detector checks; incoming dairy product tests) and includes, but is not necessarily limited to reviewing Food Safety processing data, and taking appropriate actions in light of the data presented.

Directs Hazard Analyses in light of product / process / facility changes assures findings are documented. Assures HACCP Plan is maintained current, including, but not necessarily limited to: Process / Product Flow Diagrams; Hazard Analyses, including preventative measures; CCPs and justification thereof; corrective action plans in case of CCP deviation; sampling plans; validation of critical limits.  Directs / executes plant environmental monitoring program and allergen assessment program. Assures routine samples are collected (and properly documented) as required and are in compliance with Corporate Microbiology Policies. Assures in-process / finished product microbiology samples are collected (and properly documented).  Conducts relevant Food Safety training for the plant(s), including, but not necessarily limited to: HACCP topics; GMPs / hygiene; allergen awareness; basic food microbiology. Conducts (internal) Food Safety audits / inspections. Documents the findings of these and manages / documents corrective action activities.  Assures that only the most current and approved versions of these control documents (SOPs, specifications, data collection forms, etc.) are available to those responsible for manufacture and control of product, including all Food Safety aspects of plant manufacturing and control programs.  Oversees product sampling programs and special product Food Safety documentation requirements relevant to specific customers. Investigates customer / consumer complaints as needed and documents these investigations.

 

Qualified applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, and / or Food Science a minimum. Demonstrated experience with food or nutritional products manufacturing and / or quality programs required. Familiarity with food / nutritional product legislation a plus.

 



Wells’ Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, minorities and females are encouraged to apply.