Wis-Pak, Inc.

Food Safety Coordinator - Hattiesburg, MS

Wis-Pak, Inc.  •  $27.60/hr  •  Hattiesburg, MS (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Location:

Hattiesburg, MS

Shift/Work Schedule:

6:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Sunday availability

Pay range:

$27.60/hr

Join the Team That Fuels Your Favorite Beverages

At Wis-Pak, we're more than just a manufacturer--we're the driving force behind some of the most recognized and loved beverage brands in the country, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn, and Bubbl'r. Chances are, you've enjoyed one of our products at your favorite restaurant or picked one up at your local store. Did you know you get a discount on your favorites if you work for us?

Why You'll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect:

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • 401(K) with Profit Sharing
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Holidays

About the Role

  • Maintain a safe working environment for self and others.
  • Ensure employees are trained and following all plant and safety, Food Safety, GMP and sanitation regulations.
  • Ensure all products and packages are produced, stored, and shipped within Wis-Pak and parent company specifications.
  • Provide adequate inventories of lab supplies, sanitation chemicals, water/wastewater treating chemical and product ingredients. Must upgrade testing equipment as necessary.
  • Is the leader of the Food Safety Team, which includes staying up to date with food safety training.
  • Will be Audit Team Leader in partnership with QA Manager.
  • Lead quality control compliance QAS audit and military audits in partnership with QA Manager
  • Lead food safety compliance audits such as but not limited to FSSC 22000, AIB and FDA in partnership with QA Manager
  • Design and implement programs to monitor calibration and accuracy of all analytical procedures and equipment in the plant
  • Lead the interpretation of in-process and analytical data to make quality evaluations, recommend actions for improvements, and assure resolution. Challenge results and drive improvements. Coach others in the interpretation of results
  • Provide training in the area of food science, regulatory requirements, and quality measurement systems to appropriate personnel
  • Administer quality control policies and procedures
  • Will promote and actively demonstrate continuous improvement within the facility
  • Follow and enforce all Wis-Pak policies and procedures.
  • Keep records and procedures up to date including documentation review within timeframes as specified on documents
  • Conduct meetings as needed and participate in facility meetings.
  • Assist and communicate professionally with other departments.
  • Must be able and willing to travel as needed and attend external training.
  • This role requires regular presence on the plant floor.

DISCLAIMER: The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.

What We're Looking For

  • Must possess food manufacturing experience, beverage preferred.
  • Must possess good people skills.
  • Possess good skills in math, verbal and written communication.
  • Good organizational, multi-tasking, time management skills and a proven ability to problem solve.
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Certifications to include HACCP and PCQI for Food Safety, or ability to obtain within one year.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
  • Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Our Commitment to You

Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We comply with EEOC regulations and use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of a team that's refreshing the world--one bottle at a time.

Wis-Pak, Inc.

About Wis-Pak, Inc.

Wis-Pak, Inc. was founded to provide a centralized supply of canned soft drink products to its owners, Pepsi-Cola Franchise bottlers.

On June 26, 1969, Watertown, Wisconsin was chosen as the site for a 64,000 square foot facility and Continental Can was selected as the prime supplier of canning equipment. Construction began in September of 1969. Wis-Pak has since become one of the largest and most successful cooperative companies in the soft drink industry with eight filling plants, a transportation company, a beverage brands company and a company for centralized administration.

In 1987 Wis-Pak created and launched the first Wis-Pak brand, Klarbrunn Sparkling. First to the market and fresh from the start, Klarbrunn sparkling water paved the way with its simplistic, naturally flavored bubbly water. Since the launch of Klarbrunn Wis-Pak has successfully launched over seven additional brands. The newest brand, BUBBL’R antioxidant sparkling water, is another first to the market better for you beverage filling consumers needs one sip at a time.

Wis-Pak is owned by 35 Shareholders, representing 65 Pepsi-Cola franchises. Shareholder franchises cover parts of Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Watertown, Wisconsin
Year Founded
1969
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