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Food Safety Specialist
Laitram L.L.C. - Harahan, LA
Description: Commercial Food Sanitation, LLC
(CFS), a division of Intralox, L.L.C., a global
provider of sanitation consulting to the food industry has an opportunity for
an individual with experience in Food Safety, Sanitation and Quality. The
candidate will work within CFS to provide expert, world-class recommendations
while working side by side with CFS customers to implement those
recommendations. This position is critical as CFS works with global food
processors who demand consistency in programs and food safety standards. The
successful candidate must be able to communicate in written and verbal form
with personnel at all levels of responsibility within an organization.
A high-level of technical ability is necessary in order for the candidate to
provide material input in the development of new sanitary designs of equipment
and facilities. He or she will also be considered the first line of offense
to recommend the best practices and procedures when working with food
processors or their suppliers on designs, chemicals, procedures, cleaning,
pathogen controls, allergen management and other food safety challenges.
Along with other food safety specialists in the company, he or she will serve
as an in-house expert for all things related to the use of our products in an
environment requiring a high-level of food safety. CFS offers an unparalleled
opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet consistently
growing company, with opportunities for international exposure, continuous
improvement, and career advancement.
CFS is part of Laitram, L.L.C. which has been
recognized for innovation and workplace excellence, including the New Orleans
CityBusiness “Best Place to Work” award. For more
information, visit www.intralox.com. Requirements: B.S.
Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related field. Experience in plant
cleaning or sanitation with a food manufacturing company Experience in the
food processing industry. Effective written and verbal communication skills,
in both technical and sales content, with all levels of personnel within a
company. Excellent training and presentation skills and the ability to
explain food safety concepts to those not specialized in the field.
Ability to set priorities, utilize and coordinate resources, and manage
projects from start to finish with little supervision Ability to effectively
work on a team, either as a leader or member of the team. Solid understanding
of Sanitation Concepts and the ability to interact with Microbiologists,
Sanitation Managers, Chemists, Engineers and Management. Knowledge of
cleaning concepts, chemicals and the ability to work with cleaning
contractors and cleaning chemical companies. Knowledge of process control and
general food manufacturing principles.
Ability and desire to innovate and invent, to create and implement new ideas
and processes for sanitation. HACCP certification or knowledge. Experience
writing test protocols and conducting tests. Desire to travel in the U.S.
and internationally 60% of the time.
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