Environmental Monitoring Program Coordinator

MEDICAL INSURANCE 100% ON US!nGreat careers start with great benefits!nJoin the Barrett Petfood family and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical (company paid), dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; life insurance; health savings account; paid time off; seven paid holidays; employee discounts; complimentary pet food; and fun, company-sponsored events.nAbout BarrettnLocated in the heart of central Minnesota, Barrett Petfood develops super premium pet food diets from emerging brands to market leaders in the industry. Our family-owned, nimble execution and continuous innovation takes pet food manufacturing, packaging and distribution to differentiating levels. With a relationship focus and a family feel, we offer many career opportunities throughout our process.nThe EMP Coordinator owns the day-to-day administration and execution of Barrett Petfoods' environmental monitoring programs at the Brainerd and Little Falls facilities. This position coordinates risk-based sampling maintains program records and site maps, reviews laboratory results, trends data, and leads timely investigation and corrective-action follow-up for presumptive or unacceptable findings. The role partners closely with Quality, Sanitation, Production, Maintenance, and plant leadership to strengthen pathogen-control systems and verify that the EMP is consistently implemented at both plants.n1st shift Mon - Fri 6AM - 230PM Pay Range $24.50 - $28.00/hrnResponsibilities nnCoordinate and maintain a consistent, risk-based EMP for both manufacturing facilities, including sampling schedules, zone assignments, site rotations, sample locations, and required organisms or indicators.nPerform environmental sampling and train or qualify designated employees on proper sponge and swab techniques, sample labeling, handling, documentation, and shipment to the approved laboratory.nMaintain current environmental monitoring maps, master site lists, sampling calendars, laboratory submissions, results, investigation records, corrective actions, and verification documentation.nReview laboratory results promptly; communicate presumptive, positive, elevated, or otherwise unacceptable findings to the appropriate Quality and plant leaders.nInitiate and coordinate vector investigations, intensified sampling, re-swabbing, and follow-up testing in accordance with company procedures; verify completion of required consecutive negative results before returning areas to routine monitoring.nTrend results by facility, area, zone, organism, sample site, and recurrence; identify emerging patterns, repeat findings, potential niches, traffic-related risks, and opportunities for preventive action.nLead or support root-cause investigations involving sanitation, water intrusion, condensation, construction, maintenance work, traffic flow, equipment condition, dust, drains, or other environmental risk factors.nPartner with Sanitation, Production, Maintenance, and Quality to ensure cleaning, repairs, containment, and preventive actions are completed, documented, and verified for effectiveness.nConduct routine plant walks and risk assessments to identify new or changing sample sites, hygienic-design concerns, harborage points, and environmental conditions that may affect product safety.nPrepare EMP summaries, trend reports, performance metrics, and open-action updates for Quality and plant leadership.nSupport SQF, customer, regulatory, and internal audits by maintaining organized, audit-ready EMP records and explaining program design, execution, findings, and corrective actions.nReview and recommend updates to EMP procedures, work instructions, forms, maps, sampling frequencies, and training materials based on risk, results, facility changes, and audit findings.nCoordinate laboratory supplies, sampling materials, shipping needs, and related inventory; work with approved laboratories to resolve submission, testing, or reporting issues.nProvide coverage and hands-on support at either facility as program needs require, including occasional off-shift, weekend, or urgent response support.nPromote a food-safety culture that encourages prompt reporting, disciplined follow-through, accurate documentation, and continuous improvement.nnEducation and ExperiencennTwo or more years of experience in food, feed, pet food, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing preferred.nHands-on experience with environmental monitoring, microbiological sampling, sanitation verification, quality systems, or laboratory coordination strongly preferred.nWorking knowledge of GMPs and food-safety systems; HACCP, PCQI, SQF, or environmental monitoring training is preferred.nExperience reviewing data, identifying trends, managing corrective actions, and maintaining controlled records is preferrednAssociate or bachelor's degree in microbiology, food science, biology, chemistry, quality, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.nProficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and electronic recordkeeping or quality-management systems.nAbility to interpret laboratory reports, recognize abnormal or recurring results, and organize a structured investigation and follow-up plannnPhysical RequirementsnnAbility to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility.nMust be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.nAbility to bend, reach, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and perform other physical activities required in a manufacturing environment.nClimb and descend stairs and ladders safely and routinely, including accessing elevated work areas and equipment.nAbility to safely operate or work from a scissor lift to access elevated equipment and production areas for inspection, verification, and environmental or sanitation samplingnMaintain balance and stability while working on elevated platforms, stairs, ladders, and uneven or wet surfaces, as applicable.nWork in varying environmental conditions, including areas that may be hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or subject to temperature fluctuations.nnAPPLY TODAY!