Food Safety Specialist

Northeast Foods; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join H&S Family of Bakeries as a Food Safety Specialist, ensuring cleanliness and safety compliance in our bread manufacturing plant. In this role, you'll effectively maintain facilities, promote safety, and utilize proper sanitation methods. We value our team members with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Company swag

Qualifications

• Must be able to carry and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of using sanitation equipment and tools safely.
• Ability to read and understand safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of all assigned areas inside and outside the plant.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Promote employee safety in all areas of operations.

Skills

Dexterity

Communication

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Job description

The H&S Family of Bakeries are a network of 10 bakeries and multiple distribution centers along the East Coast, all committed to one thing: producing the best quality bread products possible. H&S Family of Bakeries includes Northeast Foods, H&S Bakery and Schmidt Baking Co. Together, our baked goods can be found in a wide range of establishments, from fast food and quick-service restaurants to cafeterias, hospitals, grocery stores and universities.

As the Food Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for responsible for maintaining cleanliness in assigned work areas throughout shifts, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and fostering a safe working environment for all employees.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Effectively clean all assigned areas inside and outside the bread manufacturing plant, including equipment, machinery, and general grounds.
• Utilize proper chemical usage, including spraying insecticides or other chemicals when necessary.
• Adhere to food safety standards developed by H&S Bakery.
• Follow instructions regarding work assignments and daily tasks.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Work in various environments, including wet or dusty conditions.
• Proficiently use plant touch screens and follow CIP (Clean-in-Place) procedures.
• Operate equipment such as pressure washers, chemical formers, electric floor machines, wet and dry vacuums.
• Lift heavy bags and boxes, push carts weighing up to 500 lbs.
• Read and understand labeling on cleaning products and sanitizers.
• Demonstrate safe and proper use of cleaning tools, including squeegees, mops, brooms, hand and floor scrapers, paint brushes, and rollers.
• Use ladders and/or lifts safely to clean overheads inside the bread manufacturing plant and silos outside.

Safety:

• Maintain a safe working environment for all employees and contractors.
• Participate in accident investigations.
• Promote employee safety in all areas of operations.

Sanitation:

• Ensure cleanliness of the work area.
• Always follow proper Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Requirements & Physical Demands:

• Capable of moving to all areas of the bread manufacturing plant.
• Able to reach, bend, stoop, climb, push, and pull as required in a production operation.
• Capable of climbing ladders, crawling under equipment, and working in tight spaces.
• Possess arm, hand, and finger dexterity to manipulate sanitation equipment and tools.
• Able to stand for long periods with a normal range of motion in all extremities.
• Capable of squatting, bending, and stooping for extended periods.
• Able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment for extended periods.
• Capable of generating clear and distinct written and verbal communications.
• Read, comprehend, and practice necessary safety procedures, signs, etc.

What's in it for you?

At the H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation that encourages longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive and affordable benefits packages, including medical/dental/vision, short term disability, retirement savings, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program and of course - cool company swag.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.