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Sr.
Food Safety Specialist - Salinas, CA
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Job Location
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Salinas, CA 93901
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Employment Type
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Full
time
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Category
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Quality
Control
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Education Required
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4
Year Degree
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Experience Required
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5-9
Years
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Travel Required
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75%
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Job Description
The Raw Product Food Safety department is responsible for implementing,
managing, monitoring and verifying raw product food safety in accordance
with the company's good agricultural practices, standardized
requirements, policies, procedures and standards. Food Safety Specialists
work directly with individual growers, vendors/suppliers, harvesters,
transporters, cooling and storage operator to provide technical support
and assistance, resolve technical issues, promote, implement, monitor and
to verify compliance with good agricultural practices, standardized
requirements, policies, procedures and standards for raw product quality
and food safety. Duties include:Audit
Fresh Express & Fresh Select suppliers growing, harvesting, packing
and cooling operations both domestic and international. Implement
management plans to correct areas of noncompliance indicated by the audit
process. The management plans will be developed with the cooperation of
the suppliers in order to provide continuous supplier improvement.
Maintain the Food Safety plan and supporting documentation for the
company. Conduct training presentations on issues that may impact food
safety and participate in grower/supplier meetings
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors
Degree and 5-7 years experience in the produce
industry with at least 2 years of inspection, field, packinghouse, and
harvest auditing or quality assurance experience in an agricultural field
environment. Must have a solid understanding of Good Agricultural
Practices (GAPs) Good Harvesting Practices (GHPs), and Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs). Must also have experience in data analysis and problem
solving skills. Proven ability to work independently and with others to
initiate change. Bilingual (Spanish & English) desired. Ability to
travel both domestically and internationally 50-75%. Possess valid drivers license and can drive a car or pick-up.
Possess a valid passport. Able to work outside in heat and dusty
environments. Will be required to walk uneven ground during inspection of
fields. Proficient in MS Office, and Excel data analysis (pivot tables,
charting & graphing).
Salary grade: G
110517LG1
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About Chiquita
Brands International
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) is a leading
international marketer and distributor of high-quality fresh and
value-added food products - from energy-rich bananas and other fruits to
nutritious blends of convenient green salads. The company markets its
healthy, fresh products under the Chiquita(R) and Fresh Express(R) premium
brands and other related trademarks. With annual revenues of more than $3
billion, Chiquita employs more than 21,000 people and has operations in
nearly 70 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit
www.chiquitabrands.com.
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. requires that applicants
provide authorization and consent to a background check and a drug screen
in order to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are
contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful
passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide
documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S which may be
verified through Chiquita's participation in the E-Verify program.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Chiquita Brands International and its
subsidiaries provide an environment that promotes individual recognition
and achievement. We recruit, hire, train, compensate and promote
associates without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, national
origin, disability or veteran's status.
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