FSQA Factory Hygienist - Conway, AR

S&D Coffee; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

S&D Coffee in Conway, Arkansas is looking for a Factory Hygienist to ensure high standards of hygiene, sanitation, and food safety in its beverage manufacturing facility. The role includes overseeing sanitation, conducting audits, and managing integrated pest control programs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field and experience in food manufacturing, particularly in low-acid beverages. A strong understanding of HACCP and pest management principles is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in beverage or food manufacturing.
• Experience in low-acid beverages (hot fill, aseptic, or carbonation) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls, and pest management principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external sanitation and equipment cleanliness across production lines.
• Validate sanitation effectiveness through inspections and microbiological testing.
• Conduct GMP and hygiene audits across production and support areas.
• Manage integrated pest control program in collaboration with third-party providers.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Microbiology

Pest management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Job description

FSQA Factory Hygienist (#6791)

Conway, Arkansas, United States

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

Requisition Number: 6791

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