We are seeking a proactive Food Safety Scientist to join our productive team at mccainfood in Washington DC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Food Safety Scientist is a terrific opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in creativity, planning and have the right commitment for the job, then apply for the position of Food Safety Scientist at mccainfood today!
Position Title: Food Safety Scientist
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ?
Position Location: Othello
Requisition ID: 23599
Why You Should Join Our Production Team in Othello! McCain Food's facility in Othello Washington recently completed a 170 thousand square foot addition and multiple upgrades, now employs over 500 people! In line with our values and our overall global commitment to sustainability, this investment also brings environmental efficiencies, reducing the facility's carbon footprint while doubling its production, underlining McCain's commitment to sustainability. McCain offers full benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance In addition, we offer other benefits including: Paid time off 401k – up to 6% matching Health Spending Account/ HRA & Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption & Infertility Assistance, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Reimbursement Assistance Apprenticeship, Internship, & Coop support and opportunities Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 USD annually + Benefits The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position at the time of posting. Within the range, exact compensation will be determined based on education/training, skill set, experience, and other organizational needs. Position Summary: As the Food Safety Scientist , you will ensure accurate development, implementation, and adherence to food safety policies. You will lead the manufacturing site in food safety compliance as the subject matter expert in processes including HACCP, recall program, external audits, and food safety compliance. Key Responsibilities: Oversight of site food safety technicians i.e microbiology lab techs, EMP coordinators. Provide performance evaluations, training, coaching, discipline, recognition, and leadership as appropriate. Develop and oversee plant recall and traceability programs. Responsible for site HACCP plan, validation plans, and audit readiness. Serve as the primary liaison between the plant and regulatory agency officials and/or auditors. Investigate customer and consumer complaints related to food safety and communicate to Consumer Affairs the investigation results in a prompt, professional manner. Ensures accurate development, implementation and adherence to food safety programs to ensure food safety and compliance with Company policies and Federal and State laws Identification of food safety trends that may be of concern. Subject Matter Expert to lead root cause investigation and CAPA management for food safety-related issues. Assist in the development and execution of food safety training programs to ensure proper training of all Quality personnel and key site stakeholders Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related SQF, BRC, or HACCP designation preferred 2 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing setting Microbiology laboratory experience Able to coach, mentor, and develop team members Want to learn more? Ask our recruiter on LinkedIn! #LI-MN1 Previous experiences that might be an asset in this role include the following titles: Quality Supervisor, SQF Practitioner, FSQ Practitioner, FSQ Supervisor, Quality Assurance Practitioner, HACCP, Food Safety, BRC Specialist, About McCain: McCain Foods is proud to be a family and values-driven company. Our values are integral to our culture, helping to shape how we operate, how we work together and the choices we make. They are a big part of what makes us unique. McCain Foods opened their first production facility in their hometown of Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada. McCain Foods quickly established itself within the Canadian marketplace and then began a journey to become the world's largest manufacturer of frozen French fries and potato specialties. McCain products can be found in thousands of restaurants and supermarket freezers around the world. In addition to fries, McCain also produces other foods, including appetizers, oven meals, vegetables and juice for both the retail and foodservice industries. Sustainability and Planet Friendly Practices are at the heart of McCain: We've embarked upon a journey to create planet-friendly food. We are committed to investing in resource-efficient operations in factories and farms.
We are moving to 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Donating 200 million meals to food banks and NGO worldwide by 2025.
Implementing regenerative agricultural practices across 100% of our potato acreage by 2030.
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McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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Division: NA Operations
Department: ? Othello Quality ?
Location(s): US - United States of America : Washington : Othello
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
Benefits of working as a Food Safety Scientist in Washington DC:
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? Company offers career progression opportunities
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