Food Safety Specialist
Work directly in conjunction with warehouse management to address food safety concerns. Maintain records of inspections. Make recommendations on dump and damage and repackaging.
Schedule : Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM (schedule may change after training- 7AM would be earliest start time, 6PM would be the latest leave time). This position will be relocating to Aurora, IL Mid-2025. This individual will need to work between Bensenville and Aurora for up to three months after hire during transition to new facility.
Compensation depends on relevant experience and / or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $17 and $25. The starting pay is around $23 / hr. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities :
- Communicate daily with the buyers and warehouse manager on all issues related to perishable items. Make recommendations on dump and damage or repackaging.
- Inspect and verify Purchase Order quantities for all inbound perishable loads.
- Inspect all inbound trucks for signs of pest and rodents before unloading.
- Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, storage, and shipping. Identify any issues to warehouse management.
- Document temperatures of all inbound loads and report to warehouse manager and buyers any violations.
- Responsible for proper rotation for all produce inventory and various perishable items.
- Perform daily quality inspections for all perishable items.
- Perform daily date checks and pull all out dated product from pick and reserve slots.
- Complete daily dump and damage report and give to warehouse supervisor or inventory control.
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Supervision : None
Relationships :
Internal : Buyers, Warehouse managementExternal : Interact with Vendors, Suppliers, Third Party Consultants and Regulatory BodiesQualifications :
Education / Training : High School Diploma or GED requiredMinimum 1 year Produce experience (Foodservice, Retail, Grower / Shipper) or similar requiredMust be able to operate electric pallet jackMust work well without close supervisionMust have good oral and written communication skills.Ability to lift 50 lbsAbility to sit and stand for long periods of timeTeam-player flexible and willing to learn new things and adapt as the business evolvesEOE Race / Color / Religion / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin / Age / Genetic Information / Protected Veteran / Disability Status