Food Safety Administrator
Star Produce Ltd.
Surrey, BC
We love fresh produce! The Star Group operates in every facet of the produce industry, growing fruits and vegetables in our Canadian greenhouses, partnering with growers across Canada and importing the best and freshest from around the world. Our brands are Just Picked, Big Taste and Inspired Greens, and we believe our products are raising the bar for Canadian produce. If you embody our values of Passion, Persistence and Teamwork and would like to be part of the future of food in Canada, we would love to meet you!
Focus
The Food Safety Administrator is responsible for maintaining accurate supplier documentation and ensuring that required records are complete, current, accessible, and always audit-ready. We are seeking a focused and detail-orientated administrative professional to eliminate existing documentation backlogs while establishing efficient processes for onboarding new suppliers and maintaining compliance records ongoing. This is a full-time six (6) month temporary position, with possibility of extension.
Key Accountabilities:
- Update existing supplier files
- Create and maintain supplier records
- Coordinate with Sales/Procurement and Food Safety teams to obtain missing information with expediency
- Verify records are complete before supplier onboarding
- Track document expiry dates and monitor renewal requirements
- Maintain organized electronic records, filing systems and company databases
- Assist with audits (internal and external) and other requests for supplier documentation
- Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve workflows and administrative processes
Key Attributes and Skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, and action oriented with the ability to independently manage priorities
- Highly organized
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in document review and record maintenance
- Ability to interpret and apply procedural requirements with accuracy and good judgement
- Proficient user of technology, computer applications, and electronic file management systems
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve mutual goals
Education and Experience:
- 1-2 years’ experience working in a similar position
- 1-2 years’ experience working in a regulated industry (ie: food manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, cannabis, etc.) in any role
- Relevant post-secondary diploma or certificate(s) (ie: Office Administration, Food Safety, HACCP, etc.) preferred
- Experience reviewing HACCP and Food Safety certification programs preferred
- Experience using an ERP system (ie: Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Sage, etc.) considered an asset
Working Conditions
- Work is performed primarily in an office environment, at a desk, on a computer
- Work performed is primarily sedentary
- Work and overtime outside of regular office hours, including evenings, weekend, and holidays, may occasionally be required
The Star Group is expanding and there are always new and exciting opportunities for professional growth and development.
We invite you to visit our website to obtain more information about our companies, divisions, brands and products – www.starproduce.com
How to Apply
Please submit your resume in PDF file format in confidence. If you are submitting a cover letter, please attach it as a separate PDF with your name on it. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Will you now, or ever, require authorization or sponsorship to work in Canada?
- List all relevant certifications you have.
- How many years' experience do you have in a similar role?
- In what regulated industry(ies) have you previously worked? In what role(s)?
Work Location: In person
