Safety Quality Food Practitioner (SQF) in USA - AP

• Dairy farm owners produce high-quality milk on family farms in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota. 

• The SQF Practitioner has been designated by senior management to develop, validate, verify and maintain the company’s Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan. The SQF Practitioner has the responsibility and necessary resources to fully manage the Food Safety programs at AMPI facilities and ensure it meets and/or exceeds all the requirements of the SQF and FSMA.

• JOB TYPE: Full time/Exempt position, no overtime is paid for.
• WAGE PER HOUR $55K – $58K USD per year.
• HOURS PER WEEK: 40+
• WORKWEEK: This will generally be a Monday – Friday from 6:00 am – 2:30 pm and/or 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.
• PAYMENT DAYS: Biweekly, Thursday
• PAYMENT TYPE: Direct Deposit

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time:

1. All employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
2. This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities.
3. Lead the development and implementation of Food Safety Fundamentals as outlined in the SQF code.
4. Maintain, verify, and validate the Food Safety Plan as outlined in the SQF code and FSMA.
5. Oversee the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the SQF Code and FSMA requirements.
6. Take appropriate action to maintain the integrity of the SQF and FSMA food safety plans. This includes initiating an annual review by senior management, documenting all changes to the food safety plans, and validating those changes.
7. Communicate to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the food safety plans.
8. Verification and Validation activities are the responsibility of the SQF Practitioner.
9. The SQF Practitioner will establish a frequency schedule and methods for verifying and validating the following programs: a. Pre-Requisite Programs (review and sign-off) b. Critical Food Safety and Quality Limits c. Preventative and Process Controls
10. Monitoring Activities for: a. Pre-Requisite Programs b. Critical Control Points c. Critical Quality Points d. Other Food Safety Programs e. Preventative and Process Controls
11. Scheduling and Conduction of Internal Audits

This position must follow, at all times, all GMP, safety, and other plant policies and procedures An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?: Yes

IF YES, WHAT EXPERIENCE?: • Bachelors’ degree in dairy science, food science, or a biological science or related field preferred. • One to three years of relevant work experience preferred. • Experience with GFSI, FSMA, HACCP and GMP’s as they relate to food safety programs. • Technical knowledge of dairy industry is preferred. • Prior experience in manufacturing is a plus.

IS HE/SHE REQUIRED TO SUPERVISE OTHER WORKERS?: No

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Yes, must be able to pass a criminal background check before departure from place of recruitment. A) Employer will perform a CBC if the candidate is/has been in the US; and B) Applicant must provide a Carta de no Antecedentes Penales from the Mexican government, requested by the recruitment company if worker is located in México.

DRUG TEST: Yes, must pass a Panel 5 drug test before departure from place of recruitment. Positive cannabis result is not aceptable to perform the duties. Please see Drug Test Policy attached. A) Employer will coordinate it if the candidate is in the USA. B) Recruitment company will coordinate it if the applicant is in México.

ENGLISH LEVEL: Advanced (C1), will need to be nearly fluent in reading/writing/speaking/listening.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS?: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Office – Work is performed in a general office environment with low to moderate noise exposure. May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels, such as from office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear; taste or smell. The majority of the time is spent seated at a work station with access to telephone, computer, printer, files, and reference materials. Requires frequent verbal communication either in person, by telephone or by use of online interactive communication, to interact with vendors, suppliers, and consultants. Requires frequent written communication by requiring frequent typing and writing. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Manufacturing – Work is performed in a manufacturing plant. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee will frequently have to walk and stand. The employee should have the ability to regularly lift up to 55lbs. The employee must be able to push and pull up to 75lbs. Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevations above 4 feet. Employees are regularly exposed to cold temperatures when performing tasks in storage areas. Employees are regularly exposed to warm or hot temperatures with moderate to high humidity levels varying based on the location of the work area. The employee is regularly exposed to wet walking surfaces. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED?: No

TYPE OF UNIVERSITY DEGREE DESIRED: Food Engineering is desired, can also apply Biotechnology, Chemical Engineers, Industrial Engineer, Mechanical, or Production Engineers with years of experience in factories who export processed food to the USA.

• WORKER COMPENSATION INSURANCE?: Yes
• 401K?: Yes
• HEALTHCARE INSURANCE: Yes, at workers cost. See the Corporate Benefits Guide.
• PAID HOLIDAYS?: Corporate holidays
• BENEFITS: Please see corporate guide.
• HOLIDAYS: Please see corporate guide.
• PTO PLAN: Corp Exempt
• BONUSES: Only salaried workers are eligible for the incentive plan, which is payable at the end of the year, and target is 2.5%

Transportation:

• PAID FLIGHT TO BUSINESS LOCATION?: Yes, paid up front by employer.
• AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL: FSD Sioux Falls, SD.
• PAID FLIGHT HOME: No
• TRAVEL FOOD: With receipt during the day of travel to the place of employment.
• GROCERY STIPEND: A one time $125 or $250 gift card available - to be payroll deducted
• Transportation to and from Worksite? No, housing is across the street from the plant

Housing: 

• HOUSING OPTION: A 2 bedroom house across street from the plant.
• INDIVIDUAL OR SHARED ROOMS?: each room shared between 2 workers.
• RENT PER PERSON: Deducted from paycheck. • Paychecks 1 through 6: $100 • Paychecks 7 through 12: $125 • Paychecks 13 through 18: $200 • Paychecks 19 through 26: $275 • Paychecks beyond 26: $275
• UTILITIES INCLUDED?: water, gas, trash, electric
• FURNISHING: Bed, kitchen, bedding WiFi?: No, but available for workers to contract the service.
• CABLE TV: No, but available for workers to contract the service.
• LAUNDRY: onsite
• COIN OPERATED?: Yes