Sqf Practitioner

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

Oversee the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF System, including food safety fundamentals.

**SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Food industry experience considered an asset
- HACCP food safety training courses in Prerequisites & HACCP Plans required
- GFSI SQF implementation training course preferred
- Strong organizational, communication skills, and the ability to work independently with little supervision
- Demonstrated understanding of the SQF related code level and the requirements to implement and maintain SQF System relevant to the company scope of certification
- Ability to adapt to changes and open to learning new ways to get things done more efficiently and effectively
- Basic knowledge of computer and ability to learn in-house systems
- Must be able to work well with others be a team leader as well as a team player, demonstrating politeness, respect, and courtesy in communication and daily interactions
- Must be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with customers regarding complaints and special requests
- Problems are solved based on scientific knowledge, background, and analytical skills

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Ensure all company policies and procedures meet SQF requirements
- Update all SQF/HACCP records, procedures, and training when changes occur to regulations or SQF program
- Ensure plant wide employee compliance to all SQF/HACCP policies and procedures
- Establish and implement the training needs of the organization’s personnel to ensure they have the required competencies to carry out those functions affecting products, legality, and safety. Also informing personnel of their responsibility to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action:

- Write and keep pre-requisites current
- Ensure all checklists and documents are available on the network drive and are given to staff at their required frequencies
- Review checklists with supervisor and monitoring persons
- Review all records for completeness, compliance and corrective actions when required
- Verify that designated employees are following written pre-requisite program and HACCP plan procedures
- Annually perform reviews/audits of the SQF/HACCP program
- Ensure that the appropriate forms for post shift inspections are completed
- Work with supervisors and managers to issue employee corrective action as needed. Document and forward copy to the Plant Manager
- Track all new products in the plant and ensure they are added to the product list for HACCP. Ongoing changes to HACCP program as required
- Monitor pest control records - look for deviations and respond accordingly
- Effectively handle employee HACCP concerns
- Inform Plant Manager of any conditions that could affect food safety
- Ensure food safety issues are communicated with the Plant Manager

**Salary**: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person