Job Title:

Food Safety & Quality Technician

Location:

Headquarters Snow Hill, NC

Travel Required:

Minimum

Position Type:

Full-time

HR Contact:

Corey Barnhill

Phone: (252.747.8200)

Mail:

HR Department, Ham Farms, Inc.

963 Hwy 258 South

Snow Hill, NC 28580

General Summary:

Founded in 1975, Ham Farms is a family-owned and operated business headquartered in Snow Hill, NC. Following graduation from East Carolina University and an off-farm auditing position with Texas Pipeline Gas, Bobby Ham returned home to the family farm. At that time, Woody and Allen Ham were farming approximately 200 acres consisting primarily of row crops. In the early 80's, Bobby had high aspirations and decided it was time to diversify. Beginning with sweet potatoes, the Hams ventured into vegetable production. As the family and the crops grew, so did the company. Before long, the Ham's Yams sweet potato brand spread nationally and internationally.

Now, the Ham Family supplies not only fresh produce, but processed goods as well. In the past 5 years, the Ham Family has opened Natural Blends Vegetable Dehydration, YAMCO and Covington Spirits. These other ventures allow for 100% utilization of the produce we grow. We believe that fresh and processed products are best when they come from a happy family and a happy earth.

It is the intention of management to continue growing the business’ revenue exponentially within five years. This growth will come via customer demand in various channels, participating in both traditionally available products and new products aligned with the global food growth trends (e.g., healthy eating, cleaner label). Team, product and processes are critical to our success as we are recruiting high performers with extensive experience that can perform and manage multiple functional responsibilities.

Our lean organizational structure, headquartered in Snow Hill, NC and doing business there, will allow Ham to control cost and achieve its profitability targets. As a lean organization, it is required that we maintain a collaborative work environment with focus and dedication to achieving the desired results. The goal of Ham is to build a team of members who are honest, hardworking and show ability even without experience as these characteristics will enable our company to continue to prosper and remain at the top of the industry. With our location close to the coast, we exemplify a laid back, family-oriented environment that truly encourages productivity and innovation.

Job Description:

Coordinate all new and existing standards within the framework of USDA GAP/GMP, FDA, GlobalGAP, and Tesco Nature’s Choice. Utilize Hazard analysis approach (HACCP) to evaluate the processes involved in vegetable washing, packing, storage and distribution; including the need for controls and documentation.

Responsibilities

· Food Safety Issues related to washing, handling, storage, distribution and traceability

· Product quality issues

· Environmental hazards related to contamination of water, environment and product

· Health and Safety hazards

· Maintain and ensure compliance with SOPs for washing, handling, storage and distribution of products

· Maintain and review HACCP plan

· Maintain Trace Recall program and ensure compliance through bi-annual Mock Recalls

· Maintain Monthly Internal GMP Inspections

· Maintain training programs to ensure staff is updated on food safety standards

· Schedule annual audits and coordinate with Quality Assurance at farm on readiness

· Investigate customer quality complaints for root cause, track to establish trends; issue and approve all customer credits (Includes customer systems)

· Maintain pack-out reports and disseminate information to grower(s)

· Maintain notes on daily pack-outs in regard(s) to quality and root cause issues to drive grower performance

· Maintain notes on quality related to storage rooms and report trends related to product quality

· Maintain systems to ensure accurate product traceability

• Exceptional organizational skills in order to maintain all QC records and filing

· Perform visual line and finished product inspections to ensure conformance to specifications

• Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems or stop production if serious product defects are present
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills

Travel Requirements:

• 10-15% travel, both domestic and international, may be required.

Skill & Qualifications:

Understanding of HACCP, GMP, FSMA, SQF Code, ISO 22000 Standard, Food Allergens and Microbiology

• Proven track record of successful product realization from concept to commercialization
• Industry leading understanding of ingredient functionality, product evaluation, health and nutrition, food manufacturing processes, microbiology, quality assurance principles, and market research practices
• Must be formally trained on HACCP implementation
• Advanced training and knowledge to ensure compliance with FSMA regulations, state and federal food standards, sanitation chemical/material use and procedures, food safety procedures, and dairy plant inspections, 3rd party audits, food labeling, and product distribution and handling
• Must be a trained Preventive Control Qualified Individual
• Knowledge in government regulatory requirement in the process of Foods including FSMA
• Quality and Food Safety Attitude
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral, and ability to work effectively with teams
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong drive for results and execution ability
• Effectively use standard business suite of Microsoft software
• Excellent record keeping documentation skills
• Previous experience in the supervision of personnel
• Must be able to lead team members effectively
• Familiar with food manufacturing processes, protocols and safe food handling concepts
• Must be able to lead team members effectively
• Must be assertive and able to function independently
• Must be able to recognize and correct any quality problems
• Must be able to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills
• Must be able to complete tasks in a timely fashion
• Must be dependable and willing to work all hours/shifts required to meet departmental demand

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

· Undergraduate in agriculture, food safety, or equivalent

· Bilingual English/Spanish

· Strong time management, and conflict resolution skills

· Experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong preference towards food manufacturing/processing

Physical Requirements:

• Industrial Plant environment with related noise and temperatures.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. and reach overhead
• Must be able to climb stairs
• Requires climbing, standing, stooping, twisting, lifting, and other physical movements to perform the job

Benefits:

· Medical, Dental

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Snow Hill, NC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• ISO 9001: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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