High Liner Foods

Food Safety Documentation Specialist

High Liner Foods  •  Portsmouth, NH (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and support onsite FSQA program and supporting documentation, ensuring they remain current, compliant, and effectively implemented across the facility.
  • Conduct HACCP verification activities, including record review, prerequisite program verification, and support for validation and reassessment needs.
  • Partnering with Quality and site leadership to coordinate audit‑readiness efforts by organizing documentation, ensuring record accuracy, and maintaining program elements in a state of continuous compliance.
  • Support the site’s CAPA documentation process, including issue intake, support for root‑cause investigations, corrective action tracking, and verification that actions are effectively implemented and sustained.
  • Coordinate customer complaint activities, including data review, investigation support, documentation accuracy, and timely communication of findings to the QA Manager.
  • Oversee document control for all FSQA‑related materials, ensuring documents and records are properly maintained, updated, and aligned with regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
  • Support Quality leadership and the site with internal and external audits by preparing required materials, participating in audit activities, and ensuring timely and accurate follow‑up on findings.
  • Perform routine program verification checks to confirm compliance and promptly escalate gaps, risks, or emerging issues to the Plant Quality & Food Safety Manager
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional partners—including Production, Sanitation, and Maintenance—to reinforce food safety expectations and support effective program execution.
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous audit readiness by identifying emerging risks, supporting corrective actions, and promoting consistent adherence to FSQA standards and behaviors.

Role Expectations

  • Demonstrates strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and adherence to established FSQA processes.
  • Operates with a high degree of ownership and accountability for program performance and compliance outcomes.
  • Communicates effectively across functions and supports Quality leadership in driving food safety and quality priorities.
  • Maintains professionalism, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
  • Supports continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen program execution and reduce compliance risk.

Job Qualifications

  • Post secondary education: Associates degree, Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field; equivalent experience in food manufacturing may be considered.
  • 2-4 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, or related roles within a food manufacturing environment.
  • Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulatory requirements (FDA/USDA, FSMA, customer standards).
  • Experience with audit preparation, documentation management, or CAPA processes is strongly preferred.
  • Strong organization, documentation and record‑keeping skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfort working in digital document control systems.

Health, Safety & Wellness

At High Liner Foods, we believe strongly in the safety and wellness of our employees. Our organization has a number of policies, programs and practices that focus on safety, wellness, health and sustainability of the overall organization.

Recruitment Process

Our process is meaningful but efficient! We want to get to know you and show you what our world is like.

Applicants who demonstrate potential will be contacted directly for a preliminary phone interview. Successful applications from this stage will participate in a behavioral-based interview and/or a facility walk-through.

All hires are conditional upon the successful completion of references, background checks and applicable drug testing.

High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity & inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law.

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities. High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact humanresources@highlinerfoods.com for assistance.

High Liner Foods

About High Liner Foods

High Liner Foods is a leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. Our retail branded products are sold throughout the United States and Canada under the High Liner, Fisher Boy, Mirabel and Sea Cuisine labels, and are available in most grocery and club stores. We also sell branded products under the High Liner, Icelandic Seafood, Mirabel and FPI labels to restaurants and institutions, and are a major supplier of private-label, value-added frozen seafood products to North American food retailers and foodservice distributors.

With a shared purpose of Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life and innovative, award-winning seafood, High Liner Foods is at the forefront of the latest culinary trends and sustainability practices. Our broad portfolio is shaped by consumer insights and is complemented by an unwavering dedication to providing excellent service and consistently superior customer satisfaction.

We are a 'people first' organization that is committed to investing in all aspects of the employee experience, including providing continuous development and learning opportunities, rewarding careers, and a strong focus on employee safety and well-being.

We work in a friendly, collaborative, and team-based environment where you can be challenged and rewarded as we all strive for excellence. If you are talented, driven, and have the vision to lead, your potential for growth at High Liner Foods is unlimited. Join our team and help us change the way we see food!

www.highlinerfoods.com

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Lunenburg, CA
Year Founded
1899
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