Administration and Technology Support Specialist

Position Purpose

Food safety department administration with a focus on tech support and development of new technology-based solutions. Develop, audit, review, and support the food safety, food defense and social responsibility programs within an agricultural cooperative. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of applicable food safety programs. Develop and maintain an electronic document platform/application. Provide technical support and assistance within the food safety department.

Organizational Relationships

Supervisor: GL & PNW Regional Manager of Food Safety

Significant Relationships: Significant staff relationships with the SE & NJ Regional Manager of Food Safety, Senior Manager of Member Support Services, and Regional Directors.

Professional Duties & Responsibilities

Administration and Technology

• Work closely with managers to schedule and organize food safety training meetings.
• Review water sample data base daily to ensure water samples are reported correctly.
• Conduct audits and packing house appraisals as needed.
• Track and trend audit/appraisal non-conformances.
• Maintain Food Safety program: standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms, manuals, etc.
• Maintain grower portal and software applications related to the food safety program.
• Develop and maintain an electronic document platform/application.

• Associates degree in administration, technology, computer science or equivalent.
• At least three - five years’ experience in administration or technology or equivalent.
• Strong competence in Microsoft platform applications such as Office, SharePoint, Azure, BI360, etc. Experience with application development such as mobile platforms, web platforms, or Microsoft .NET is a significant plus.
• Ability to produce technical documents in a defined format.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Spanish is a plus).
• Ability to work alone or as a team member.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with insurable driving record and reliable transportation that will be reimbursed for business use.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed (10% of time).
• Be of sound physical condition to meet the auditing demands of walking, climbing, seeing, kneeling, and lifting (to 50 pounds)
• Be able to withstand extreme climate conditions of heat and cold.
• Maintain confidentiality with customers, government, media, and the public within the confines of law.
• Typical work week is 40 hours with additional hours during busy season (March -August).
• Ability to commute/relocate to Grand Junction, MI 49056: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Location: Grand Junction, MI

Hours: Full-time, permanent, exempt status