Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist Posted on August 12, 2026 Locations Showing 1 location Cutter Circle 5910 N Cutter Cir Portland, OR 97217, USA Hybrid Travel Required : Yes Pay or shift range: $63,000 USD to $75,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. Safety Full-Time Requisition #: FOODS001658 Description Summary: The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist supports food safety, quality, and compliance programs across warehouse and distribution operations. This position coordinates food safety training, sanitation and temperature-monitoring programs, traceability exercises, mock recalls, nonconformance investigations, corrective actions, and audit preparation. The role works directly with site operations to maintain compliance with internal quality-management standards, customer requirements, and applicable BRCGS/GFSI-recognized certification requirements. The ideal candidate has hands-on food safety or quality experience in a warehouse, distribution, or food-manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and familiar with 5S principles as they apply to a culture of continuous improvement. What you will be doing: Quality Coordination & Compliance Facilitate and document new hire quality training and orientation, ensuring alignment with BRC Program requirements and internal QMS standards. Design and prepare visual materials, SOPs, and presentations for internal quality programs. Apply and support 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) in day-to-day coordination activities. Execute traceability and mock recall exercises on a quarterly basis, including full documentation, root cause analysis, and recovery rate reporting. Prepare weekly QMS reports and follow up with site teams on missing data, anomalies, or trending non-conformances. Manage routine Non-Conformance (NC) intakes and product incident reviews; document findings and coordinate corrective action follow-up with local teams. Coordinate Shine (sanitation), temperature monitoring, pest control, and facility self-audit schedules, ensuring environmental consistency across zones. Training & Program Coordination Coordinate Quality and Safety training resources and materials, supporting inclusion of relevant topics in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for Shift Meeting call-outs. Support second-party audit working sessions (DPO, GMP) and third-party (BRC) review preparation by providing documentation, records, and user feedback. Document and elevate compliance platform notification issues to IT or vendor support as needed. Assist with WMS/HSI system troubleshooting and user support documentation. Environmental, Health, and Safety Support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs, including hazard communication, PPE, emergency preparedness, and incident management. Assist with incident reporting, investigations, and corrective action tracking. Conduct safety observations, hazard assessments, and risk identification activities. Support facility inspections and EHS audits (housekeeping, fire protection, exit routes, equipment safety). Assist with the implementation and tracking of corrective actions from audits and inspections. Coordinate environmental and safety compliance activities (waste handling, spill response, and regulatory requirements). Support safety training initiatives and help ensure compliance with required programs. What you need B. Experience: Minimum three years of experience supporting food safety and quality programs within food warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, or another regulated food environment. Experience with occupational safety programs is preferred. C. Knowledge/Skills: Familiarity with 5S principles and their application in a regulated or operational environment. Experience preparing for or supporting BRCGS, SQF, customer, or other GFSI-recognized certification audits. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with QMS or compliance platforms. D. Preferred: HACCP certification or equivalent food safety training (SQF, PCQI, or similar). Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Health & Safety Incident platforms (HSI). Experience supporting second-party or third-party audit preparation and execution. Strong data visualization skills for reporting and dashboard creation. Physical & Work Environment This role operates in a hybrid warehouse and office environment, supporting quality and safety programs within a distribution setting. The position requires regular presence on the warehouse floor to observe operations, support audits, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. The employee must be able to: Move between office and warehouse environments frequently throughout the day. Stand and walk for extended periods during audits, inspections, and training support. Occasionally lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds (e.g., training materials, audit supplies). Use a computer for extended periods to complete reporting, documentation, and data analysis. Tolerate varying environmental conditions, including temperature fluctuations (ambient, refrigerated, or freezer areas as applicable), noise, and equipment traffic. This role requires adherence to all safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, including but not limited to safety vests, steel-toe footwear, hair-beard nets, and other food safety-related gear as required by regulatory or customer standards. The work schedule is typically aligned with standard business hours; however, flexibility is required to support audits, training, or operational needs across shifts. Wagner is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran, or other protected status. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Protected Veterans Travel Required Yes . Up to 20% Required Cross-functional flexibility Expert Data Expert Quality Mgmt System Expert Reporting Expert Training & Documentation Expert Preferred HSI Expert Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wagner Logistics