Food Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist

MyFOREST Foods

Albany, NY, United States

Posted on: 2024-05-17

Category: food

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

We’ve studied and become inspired by mycelium. We’ve learned there’s a lot you can do with it—from textiles to building materials to packaging alternatives, even to food! Really tasty food. Guided by the wisdom of the woods, MyForest Foods is harvesting this new approach to meatless food—one that can sustain AND satisfy all types of eaters. Our mycelium is grown—not ground, so it actually feels like you’re biting into a whole cut of meat.

Have you heard of Mycelium?

It’s the root structure of mushrooms, growing juuuuust beneath the forest floor.

We believe mycelium is the forests’ best-kept secret. With a naturally savory umami flavor and a wonderfully meaty texture, mycelium is a delicious, naturally sustainable option for people seeking a meat alternative. At MyForest Foods, we grow this gourmet mushroom mycelium inside our vertical farm in big, WHOLE pieces that can be sliced up just like traditional cuts of meat. Our first product, MyBacon is winning the hearts of vegans and carnivores alike—and we're just getting started!

Intrigued? If you’re a motivated, inspired, passionate foodie with a drive to revolutionize the future of food, we should definitely talk.

Are you passionate about food safety and quality assurance? Join our team at MyForest Foods as an FSQA Specialist and play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing our food safety and quality programs!

As an FSQA Specialist, you will be at the forefront of implementing and overseeing food safety plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and certifications, and driving continuous improvements in food safety practices across all our operations.

If you have a keen eye for detail, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of food safety and quality!

The FSQA Specialist at MyForest Foods is crucial in maintaining and enhancing our food safety and quality assurance programs. This position is responsible for implementing and overseeing food safety plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and certifications, and facilitating continuous improvements in food safety practices across all operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Food Safety Plan Maintenance

Champion development and upkeep of comprehensive food safety plans, including Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls (HARPC), food defense, traceability, and recall procedures
Regularly update and refine policies and procedures to comply with regulatory and third-party certification requirements
Lead audit preparations to ensure continual readiness for inspections and audits
Develop and implement sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP)

Compliance and Enforcement

Drive daily on-floor compliance with food safety policies and procedures, including sanitation, pest management, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Conduct routine audits, identify areas for improvement, and recommend training to enhance food safety practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve on-floor food safety compliance
Ensure suppliers and vendors meet our specifications for raw materials and services

Product Release and Quality Assurance

Oversee the release of products by verifying compliance with food safety plans, including Critical Control Point (CCP) verification and other food safety metrics
Lead quality testing activities, such as EMP sampling and final product testing
Manage the calibration of critical infrastructure like metal detectors and coolers

Documentation and Record Keeping

Maintain up-to-date process SOPs aligned with our food safety plan
Work closely with operations to ensure accurate recording and filing of batch records
Collaborate with logistics to maintain correct records for raw materials, shipping, and supplier transactions

Continuous Improvement and Training

Engage in ongoing education and training to remain current with food safety regulations and best practices
Suggest improvements and innovations in food safety practices to enhance operational efficiency and compliance

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:

Education and Experience

A degree in Food Science or Biology, with specific training or certification in Food Safety
At least two years of experience in a food safety role within the food industry
Experience with SQF, BRC, or other similar quality and safety audits is preferred

Technical Skills

Proficient in Quality Management Systems and ERP software
Strong capabilities in developing and managing detailed documentation and record-keeping systems

Personal and Professional Qualities

Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong collaborative and team-oriented mindset
Effective communicator, capable of presenting thoughts and ideas for process improvements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position requires a proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. The FSQA Specialist will be a pivotal part of our team, ensuring that our products not only meet but exceed our stringent quality standards.

Albany Salary Range

Depending on candidates individual skills and qualifications: $60,000 - $75,000 annually.

If you’re inspired by the potential of mycelium and the promise of a well-fed future, join us! Our team is always seeking passionate problem-solvers and forward-thinking foodies.

As a part of this bold and quirky band of fun-loving world-changers, you can expect...