FSQA Factory Hygienist

Westrock Coffee Company; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Coffee Company is seeking a Factory Hygienist to uphold hygiene, sanitation, and food safety across a low-acid beverage facility. You will support FDA/FSMA/HACCP compliance through proactive environmental control and pest management.

The role requires 2–5 years in beverage or food manufacturing, with familiarity in hot fill, aseptic, or carbonation processes. Strong microbiology knowledge and audit experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
• 2–5 years experience in beverage or food manufacturing.
• Experience with low-acid beverage processes (hot fill, aseptic, carbonation) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls, microbiology, and pest management principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external sanitation and equipment cleanliness across production lines.
• Validate sanitation effectiveness via visual checks, ATP testing, and microbiology.
• Lead environmental monitoring for yeast, mold, and Alicyclobacillus.
• Analyze trends in sanitation data to identify risks.
• Conduct GMP and hygiene audits across sites.
• Support hygienic zoning and cross-contamination controls.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to improve hygienic design.
• Participate in root cause analysis for contamination events.
• Lead sanitation training and food safety culture initiatives.
• Manage integrated pest control with a third-party provider.
• Review pest control reports and drive corrective actions.
• Inspect facilities to prevent pest incursions and ensure compliance.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Environmental monitoring

Sanitation standards

Microbiology basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field

Tools

ATP testing

Environmental monitoring equipment

Sanitation validation tools

Job description

Factory Hygienist

The Factory Hygienist is responsible for ensuring high standards of hygiene, sanitation, food safety, and pest control within a low-acid beverage manufacturing facility. This role supports compliance with FDA, FSMA, and HACCP requirements and focuses on environmental control, hygienic practices, sanitation effectiveness, and integrated pest management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external sanitation and equipment cleanliness across production lines (hot fill, aseptic, carbonation)
• Validate sanitation effectiveness through visual inspection, ATP verification, and microbiological testing
• Lead environmental monitoring program targeting yeast, mold, and Alicyclobacillus
• Trend and analyze environmental and sanitation data to identify risks
• Conduct GMP and hygiene audits across production and support areas
• Support hygienic zoning and cross-contamination control practices
• Partner with operations and maintenance to improve hygienic design
• Participate in root cause analysis for contamination events
• Lead sanitation training and food safety culture initiatives
• Manage integrated pest control program in collaboration with third-party provider
• Review pest control reports, trend activity, and drive corrective actions
• Conduct facility inspections to ensure pest prevention (structural gaps, door controls, housekeeping)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit pest control requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred
• 2–5 years experience in beverage or food manufacturing
• Experience in low-acid beverages (hot fill, aseptic, or carbonation) preferred
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls, microbiology (yeast/mold), and pest management principles

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled