Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist

About the role

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! Major Responsibilities: Conduct internal audits and support cGMP, HACCP, and customer audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards. Assist in the implementation and maintenance of food safety programs, including: Environmental Monitoring Pest Control Sanitation Verification Critical Control Point Monitoring and Validation Activities Participate in the investigation and resolution of consumer complaints (as assigned), including documentation and follow-up. Support onsite laboratory operations and provide expertise in testing of raw materials and finished goods as requested by Operations and Quality Control. Support new product setups by ensuring food safety and quality requirements are met during trials and participate in batch sheet creation (as needed). Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., production, sanitation, maintenance) to drive food safety culture and continuous improvement. Participate in SQF program activities as assigned, including documentation and audit preparation in assigned areas. Maintain accurate and organized records of audits, inspections, and program activities. Identify and escalate food safety or quality issues to appropriate personnel for resolution. Stay current with food safety regulations and industry best practices. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Skills & Abilities Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Familiarity with HACCP, cGMP, and food safety regulatory requirements. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of SQF or other GFSI-recognized food safety schemes. Experience with audit preparation and execution. Equal Employment Opportunity: B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf .