FSQA Factory Hygienist - 2nd shift

Westrock Coffee; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Coffee is seeking a Factory Hygienist to ensure top hygiene, sanitation, and food safety in a low-acid beverage manufacturing facility in Conway, Arkansas. You will support FDA/FSMA/HACCP compliance and drive pest management and environmental controls.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Microbiology and 2–5 years in beverage or food manufacturing, with experience in low-acid processes. Strong GMP and frontline training skills are essential.

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, and pest management principles.

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.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

FSMA knowledge

Pest management

Environmental monitoring

Data trend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Microbiology

Tools

ATP testing

Microbiological testing

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

Requisition Number

7089

Shift

Second

Qualification

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

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