Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist

Pilgrim; Lenoir (NC); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pilgrim in Lenoir, NC is seeking a FSQA Specialist to safeguard food safety and quality across all distribution center activities. You will enforce regulatory and customer standards, lead audits, and drive CAPA actions to resolve issues.

The role blends technical FSQA expertise, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration with receiving, inventory control, procurement, and sanitation teams to improve processes.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Animal Science, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years FSQA experience, preferably in distribution, manufacturing, or protein/seafood operations.
• Food Safety Knowledge — Understanding of HACCP, GMPs, SQF/GFSI, and regulatory requirements.
• Data & Analytical Skills — Ability to analyze trends, manage logs, and interpret microbiological results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (data analysis, charts/graphs, sorting/filtering, pivot tables).
• Communication Skills — Clear written and verbal communication across all levels.

Aufgaben

• Regulatory Compliance — Ensure adherence to FDA, USDA, state/local regulations, and GFSI/SQF standards.
• Record Management — Maintain logs, forms, and digital records; ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
• Receiving Verification — Inspect inbound trailers, seals, temperatures, product condition, labeling, and documentation; approve after‑hours receiving when required.

Kenntnisse

Food safety knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Animal Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Jobbeschreibung

Pilgrim in Lenoir, NC is seeking a FSQA Specialist to safeguard food safety and quality across all distribution center activities. You will enforce regulatory and customer standards, lead audits, and drive CAPA actions to resolve issues.

The role blends technical FSQA expertise, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration with receiving, inventory control, procurement, and sanitation teams to improve processes.