Food Safety & Quality Coordinator
The Food Safety & Quality Coordinator at Confidential Client is responsible for ensuring products meet stringent safety and quality standards through detailed inspections, product testing, and quality audits on the plant floor. This role involves active participation in process improvements, documentation, and training to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements such as HACCP and USDA standards, contributing to the production of premium food products in a fast-paced environment.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This role is 100% plant-floor focused — standing, walking, and interacting with production teams to ensure finished products meet safety and quality standards.
- Conduct in-depth quality checks on products, packaging, and equipment to meet company and regulatory standards (HACCP, USDA).
- Perform routine product testing (temperature, weight, pH, etc.) and accurately document results.
- Support and document internal and external quality audits; help implement corrective actions for deviations.
- Identify process-improvement opportunities and recommend changes to improve product quality and consistency.
- Maintain and update quality assurance records and logs per regulatory and internal requirements.
- Train and guide production team members on quality standards, inspection procedures, and safe handling.
Who You Are / Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; an associate or bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, chemistry, or related field is a plus.
- 0–2 years’ experience in quality assurance or food production environments preferred; entry-level candidates considered.
- Able to work 100% on the plant floor and routinely lift 30 lbs (occasionally up to 50 lbs).
- Basic understanding of food safety regulations and HACCP principles.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) for logs and reporting.
Schedule & Locations
- Shifts available: 1st (5:30 AM–3:00 PM) and 2nd (2:30 PM–1:00 AM).
- Work locations for this posting: Dearborn, MI (plant-floor role).
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: based on experience (estimate from source data: $47,866/year).
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Paid holidays and vacation time.
- Quarterly bonuses.
- Matching contribution to 401(k) plan.
About Our Client
Confidential Client is a family-owned food manufacturing company with a long history producing whole-muscle meat proteins and related products. The organization emphasizes employee development, a high-performance production culture, and commitment to consistent product quality.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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