Hertel Meats Ltd. is looking for a HACCP Coordinator to join our team in Port Alberni, BC. This position plays an important role in maintaining our food safety programs, monitoring production processes, and ensuring compliance with HACCP and company requirements.

We are looking for someone with previous food safety or quality assurance experience who is comfortable working directly in a meat processing environment and collaborating with production staff and supervisors.

Responsibilities

- Monitor and verify HACCP and food safety programs throughout the facility.
- Minimize food safety hazards at all stages of the production process.
- Conduct routine inspections and monitor production activities for compliance with food safety procedures.
- Complete HACCP monitoring, verification, and other required food safety documentation.
- Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) and ensure required checks are completed accurately and on time.
- Identify food safety or quality concerns and work with supervisors and employees to address them promptly.
- Assist with corrective actions and follow up to ensure identified issues have been resolved.
- Verify sanitation, operational, and food safety procedures are being followed.
- Maintain accurate and organized records for internal review, audits, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with reviewing and updating HACCP plans, SOPs, and other food safety documentation.
- Support internal and external audits and CFIA inspections.
- Assist with employee food safety training and reinforce food safety expectations on the production floor.
- Work closely with production, sanitation,



maintenance, and management to support continuous improvement of food safety practices.

Qualifications
- College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a 1- to 2-year program in food science, food safety, quality assurance, or a related field.
- 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience in food processing, food safety, HACCP, or quality assurance.
- Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety programs.
- HACCP certification or formal HACCP training is an asset.
- Experience in a meat processing or food production facility is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with employees and supervisors across different departments.
- Comfortable addressing and following up on food safety concerns in a production environment.

Work Workplace This is an on-site position. Work must be completed at the physical location; there is no option to work remotely.

The position involves working in a meat processing and packing facility and may include:

- Cold/refrigerated environments
- Odours
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Regular presence on the production floor

Pay: From $27.06 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Extended health care
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work?

Experience:
- HACCP: 2 years (required)

Location:
- Port Alberni, BC (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 HACCP Coordinator (Port Alberni)
🏢 Hertel's Meats
📍 Port Alberni