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10335 E Commercial St, Meridian, ID 83642, USA
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ShareJob Title: Safety & Compliance Specialist Classification: Full-Time Non-Exempt Department: Human Resources Reports to: Food Safety and Compliance Manager Location: Meridian, Idaho How to Apply: https://idahofoodbank.org/about/employment/ COMPLETED APPLICATION IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Job Summary: The Safety & Compliance Specialist is part of the Human Resources Team and responsible for assisting with implementation of the food safety management system and workplace safety program. This position ensures training requirements for food and workplace safety are met and effective and assists in ensuring compliance to regulatory and program requirements. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Assist the Food Safety and Compliance Manager in the implementation and monitoring of food safety and workplace safety programs, including but not limited to the following: • Assisting the coordination and implementation of food safety and workplace safety training programs to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements. • Assist the maintenance and accuracy of all training records and compliance documentation, ensuring timely updates and audits. • Actively monitor and promote food safety and workplace safety standards, including GMPs, hygiene protocols, and safety procedures. • Conduct regular internal audits and facility walkthroughs to identify gaps, risks, or opportunities for improvement in safety and compliance practices. • Participate in investigating safety incidents, near misses, and food safety non-conformances; ensure timely follow-up with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. • Facilitate meetings between Human Resources, Operations, and other departmental teams statewide to align on compliance strategies and ensure consistent application of safety protocols. • Prepare and present compliance and training reports to management, using data to drive improvements and highlight areas of concern. • Champion our core values by promoting awareness, reinforcing expectations, and modeling best practices throughout the organization. • Commit to continuous improvement by identifying gaps in existing programs, proposing solutions, and supporting the rollout of new safety or compliance initiatives. • Ensure preparedness for inspections and audits, actively participating in regulatory visits and third-party audits to represent training and compliance functions. • Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required • Bachelor of Science degree in associated field preferred; equivalent working knowledge or experience in warehousing, food safety, workplace safety or other compliance regimes; experience in a work environment with compliance and/or regulatory requirements or experience in the development and delivery of technical training • Must be detail oriented and possess technical aptitude • Ability and willingness to obtain a Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt. • Display strong verbal communication skills with an ability to effectively convey information to employees, facilitate training and dissemination of information either individually or in a group • Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills • Able to collect and analyze data, identify problems and develop solutions • Able to recognize areas of opportunity and provide assistance for corrective action in a professional and proactive manner • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications • Able to work independently and handle multiple priorities under minimal supervision • Able to work with diverse groups and be part of a team. • Must be able to understand instructions and effectively demonstrate quality results. • Possess a willingness to learn. • Complete technical food safety training upon hire or hold certifications in HACCP, USDA/FDA food regulation, FSMA, AIB, Food Protection Manager (i.e. ServSafe, NRFSP), OSHA or other food safety or occupational safety scheme or standard at a level to which food safety principles can effectively be applied to the Food Safety/Workplace Safety Management Systems • Understand the personal responsibility to follow all safety policies and health rules, programs and procedures, to report all unsafe acts, environment or behaviors immediately and to always report safety issues, incidents or accidents immediately. • Must be a model of a safe workplace and assist in leading team members to build a strong safety culture through expectation, support and compliance. Working Conditions This work is performed in both an office and warehouse environment either sitting at a computer terminal or walking through the warehouse or offsite locations. May work outside normal working hours and drive company vehicle for various projects occasionally. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Employment Requirement • Negative Drug Screen • Successful Background Clearance Disclaimer This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give assignments. This position description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Organizational Culture At The Idaho Foodbank, we live our core values of Belonging, Commitment, and Collaboration. We’re driven by our mission to nourish, educate, and advocate for food-secure communities. We believe every team member plays a vital, daily role in our mission. Equal Opportunity Employer The Idaho Foodbank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace. We strive to create an environment where all employees and those we serve feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Our hiring and workplace practices are rooted in merit, fairness, and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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