• Food Safety Specialist

    Actalent (El Monte, CA)


    Job Description

    As a Quality Assurance Associate, you will play a key role in ensuring food safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality. Your responsibilities will include:

    Key Responsibilities

    + Provide documentation to customers, including specification sheets and audit certificates.

    + Communicate with suppliers to obtain and verify required documentation.

    + Develop and maintain HACCP plans and prerequisite programs.

    + Verify labeling and ingredients of imported food products.

    + Investigate non-conformities and respond to customer complaints.

    + Conduct monthly internal audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.

    + Research relevant regulations and report fish imports to NOAA.

    + Apply for and renew necessary certificates and registrations.

    + Participate in company events and assist with inventory counts.

    Required Skills & Qualifications

    + Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field (preferred).

    + Technical Skills:

    + Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations.

    + Familiarity with FDA/USDA labeling and compliance standards.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

    + Soft Skills:

    + Excellent written and verbal communication.

    + Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

    + Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

    + Preferred:

    + Experience with internal audits and corrective action processes.

    + Knowledge of Japanese food products and ingredients.

    Top Skills

    + Quality Assurance

    + Food Safety

    + Auditing

    + GMP Compliance

    + Food Quality Control

    Experience Level

    + Entry Level

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $44720.00 - $56160.00/yr.

     

    This is a direct hire placement, once hired you will be entitled to full benefits of the company

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in El Monte,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.