FSQA Factory Hygienist

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Factory Hygienist at westrockcoffeeexternaljobs is responsible for ensuring high standards of hygiene, sanitation, food safety, and pest control within a beverage manufacturing facility. You will support compliance with FDA, FSMA, and HACCP requirements and focus on environmental control, hygienic practices, sanitation effectiveness, and integrated pest management.

Key duties include leading sanitation across lines, validating sanitation with ATP and microbiology testing, and driving

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee sanitation and equipment cleanliness across production lines.
• Validate sanitation effectiveness via visual checks, ATP, and microbiology tests.
• Lead environmental monitoring for yeast, mold, Alicyclobacillus.
• Analyze trends to identify contamination risks and drive corrective actions.
• Conduct GMP/hygiene audits and support hygienic zoning.
• Coordinate with operations to improve hygienic design and prevent cross-contamination.
• Manage integrated pest control with third‑party providers.
• Review pest control reports and drive corrective actions.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

FSMA compliance

Microbiology understanding

Pest control experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Microbiology

Tools

ATP testing

Microbiological testing

Environmental monitoring

Job description

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.

Job Duties:

• 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