Food Safety Coordinator

Michael Foods; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food processing is seeking a dedicated Food Safety Coordinator to ensure compliance with quality systems and food safety protocols. This role involves maintaining critical documentation, supporting audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold the highest standards of food safety. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of HACCP and SQF programs. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and safety in the food industry, and help make a significant impact on product quality and safety.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate or equivalent experience required.
• Strong report writing and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records for quality and sanitation.
• Assist in audits and manage quality holds and rework records.

Skills

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Techniques

Data Analysis

MS Office Proficiency

Education

One-Year Certificate from College or Technical School

Tools

Statistical Tools

Job description

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Company Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry, specializing in egg products, refrigerated grocery, and potato products. We offer exciting career opportunities to enhance your talents and make an impact. Join our innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location

Our plant in Lansing, IL, pasteurizes raw eggs to eliminate harmful bacteria, providing safer products for the foodservice industry.

Position Summary

The Food Safety Coordinator maintains critical documentation for Quality Systems, HACCP, Food Safety, and SQF Programs. This role supports FSQ techs and assists the FSQ Manager in verifying proper program execution. The Coordinator ensures food safety and quality documents are accurate, legible, and easily retrievable for audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure records related to quality, sanitation, and production are accurate, complete, and accessible.
• Maintain quality manuals and records, including SQF training, pest control, HACCP, and preventive control documents.
• Assist in investigations of customer concerns and quality deviations, determining root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain FSQ and sanitation documents, assist in audits and inspections, review SOPs, and manage quality holds and rework records.
• Develop and update SOPs and SSOPs, manage EMP swabs and corrective actions.
• Fill in for other QA Techs as needed across all shifts, including weekends and overtime.
• Adhere to safe work practices, GMP, HACCP guidelines, and maintain sanitary conditions to support SQF Certification.
• Report any conditions affecting food safety, quality, or personnel safety.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from college or technical school, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interpret business, technical, and regulatory documents.
• Strong report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, statistical tools, and problem-solving techniques.
• Experience with cross-functional teams, data analysis, and administrative tasks.
• Fluency in English; Spanish skills are a plus.

Certifications

• HACCP Certification
• PCQI Certification
• SQF Practitioner
• Audit Certification (recommended)

Compensation

The pay range is $40,016 - $54,421 per year.

Additional Details

Employment type: Full-time

Job functions: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing