HACCP Coordinator

The Judge Group; Madelia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full benefits package

Clear advancement into QA Supervisor,

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a hands-on HACCP Coordinator for a USDA-regulated food manufacturing operation in Minnesota. You will own and continuously improve the plant's HACCP system on the production floor, partnering with QA, Operations, Sanitation, and Maintenance to uphold safety and regulatory standards.

This role offers a clear pathway to leadership, relocation assistance to the Lake Crystal area, and a full benefits package as you advance into QA Supervisor or Food Safety roles.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in quality assurance, food safety, or production in the food industry.
• Working knowledge of USDA and HACCP principles.
• HACCP certified or able to become certified.
• Exceptional accuracy and documentation control.
• Ability to handle confidential regulatory documents.

Responsibilities

• Daily Record Review
• Perform daily verification of all production, HACCP, SSOP, QA and Production records for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure all Critical Control Points (CCP) monitoring records are properly documented, signed, dated and within limits.
• Identify any errors, missing documentation, or other records deviations and notify appropriate people for correction.
• Maintain logs for pre-operations, CCP Monitoring, Temperature Monitoring, PAA Monitoring and other logs associated with HAACP Validations.
• Write SOPS

Skills

Quality assurance

HACCP knowledge

Documentation accuracy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Food Science degree preferred

Job description

If you’re passionate about food safety, thrive on the plant floor, and want a role where your work directly protects product integrity every single day, this opportunity is calling your name. As the HACCP Coordinator, you become the backbone of a USDA-regulated food manufacturing operation — the person who ensures every process, every record, and every decision meets the highest standards of safety and compliance.

This is a hands-on role with real influence, real visibility, and a real pathway to leadership.

What the Company Offers

• Competitive salary: $60,000–$75,000, depending on experience
• Relocation assistance to the Lake Crystal, MN area
• Strong internal promotion culture — clear advancement into QA Supervisor, Food Safety Manager, or SQF Practitioner roles
• Full benefits package
• Stability and growth within a respected food manufacturer

Role Summary

You will own and continuously improve the plant’s HACCP system for a high-volume, USDA-regulated food manufacturing operation. This role is highly visible on the production floor and partners daily with QA, Operations, Sanitation, and Maintenance to uphold food safety, regulatory compliance, and customer standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Record Review
• Perform daily verification of all production, HACCP, SSOP, QA and Production records for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure all Critical Control Points (CCP) monitoring records are properly documented, signed, dated and within limits.
• Identify any errors, missing documentation, or other records deviations and notify appropriate people for correction.
• Maintain logs for pre-operations, CCP Monitoring, Temperature Monitoring, PAA Monitoring and other logs associated with HAACP Validations.
• Write SOPS

Required Experience & Skills

• High School Diploma/GED (Degree in Food Science or related field preferred)
• 2+ years in quality assurance, food safety, or production in the food industry
• Working knowledge of USDA and HAACP Principals
• Understanding of CCP Monitoring and food safety documentation preferred
• HACCP certified or able to become certified
• Exceptional accuracy and documentation control
• Ability to handle confidential regulatory documents

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience in USDA RTE canned meats or shelf-stable protein
• Exposure to SQF, BRC, or other GFSI schemes
• Background in high-care or high-risk production environments

Why This Role Is Exciting

This is your chance to step into a role where your expertise truly matters. You’ll be the guardian of food safety for a major protein operation — with the support, training, and career path to grow into higher‑level QA and Food Safety leadership roles. If you want a role that blends technical challenge, regulatory responsibility, and daily plant-floor engagement, this is the opportunity to seize.

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