FSQA Hygienist — Beverage Manufacturing Sanitation Lead

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

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.