Q.A. - HACCP Coordinator

House of Raeford Farms, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

House of Raeford Farms, Inc. Hemingway Division is seeking an HACCP Coordinator to lead development, implementation, and verification of HACCP and Food Safety Programs across Raw and Ready-to-Eat production areas in South Carolina.

You will ensure compliance with USDA/FSIS, GMP, SSOP and allergen controls, and coordinate audits, records, and corrective actions. The role also involves training Supervisors and employees in HACCP requirements, maintaining sanitation standards, and supporting

Qualifications

• HACCP Certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years USDA-regulated food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP, SSOP, GMP, allergens, CCPs, and audits.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, verify, and improve HACCP and Food Safety Programs across Raw and RTE production areas.
• Maintain and update the HACCP plan and CCP records.
• Oversee CCP checks for production, temperatures, metal detection, allergens, and other controls.
• Coordinate microbiological, water, and product sampling; verify labels and QA results.
• Maintain audit-ready USDA and third-party documentation and support audits.
• Train supervisors and employees on HACCP requirements and food safety practices.

Skills

HACCP Certification

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Microbiology

Job description

1344 Battery Park Rd., Nesmith , South Carolina 29580 , United States

Job Description

The HACCP Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, verification, and continuous improvement of the HACCP and Food Safety Programs at the Hemingway Division. This position ensures compliance with USDA, FSIS, HACCP, GMP, SSOP, allergen control, and company food safety requirements across Raw and Ready-to-Eat (RTE) production areas. The HACCP Coordinator oversees Critical Control Point (CCP) validation, regulatory documentation, microbiological programs, audit preparation, and serves as a primary liaison during USDA and third-party audits.

Requirements

HACCP & CCP Management

• Maintain and update the plant HACCP plan.
• Verify CCP records, controls, and corrective actions.
• Oversee CCP checks for production, temperatures, metal detection, allergens, and other required controls.

Sanitation & Food Safety

• Review SSOP and sanitation records.
• Verify Raw/RTE separation and sanitation requirements.
• Ensure deficiencies and corrective actions are properly documented.

Sampling & Product Compliance

• Coordinate microbiological, water, and product sampling.
• Verify finished product inspections, labels, lot/date codes, and QA results.
• Ensure required testing and documentation are completed.

Shipping & Receiving

• Review trailer inspections and loading documentation.
• Verify product segregation and transportation requirements.

Audits & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain audit-ready USDA and third-party documentation.
• Assist with USDA requests, visits, and required reporting.
• Review SOPs and ensure food safety requirements are followed.

Records & Communication

• Review QA/HACCP records and track recurring deviations.
• Ensure corrective actions are completed and documented.
• Communicate food safety concerns to QA and plant management.
• Train and support supervisors and employees on HACCP requirements.

Qualifications

• HACCP Certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of USDA-regulated food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP, SSOP, GMP, allergens, CCPs, and audits.
• Strong documentation, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Able to work throughout Raw and RTE production areas.
• Comfortable working in cold, wet, and fast-paced conditions.
• Required to wear appropriate PPE.