Food Safety Coordinator

The Role

The Food Safety Coordinator will report directly to Food Safety manager and will play a vital role in maintaining compliance with food safety standards across cooler facilities and field operations. This position ensures adherence to regulatory requirements customer specifications and internal quality programs through hands-on inspections sampling documentation and training.

Essential Duties and Responsibities (any combination of the following job duties):

All employees are responsible for food safety and are expected to notify the appropriate manager supervisor or key personnel if they witness any compromise to food safety or food quality.

Key Responsibilities:

On-Site Food Safety & Compliance

• Conduct microbiological sampling and swabbing in cooler and processing areas.
• Collect organize and maintain compliance documentation for audits and internal reviews.
• Perform routine visual inspections of facility conditions to verify sanitation and safety standards.
• Calibrate handheld measurement devices to ensure accurate readings for temperature pH and other critical parameters.

Supplier Approval & Compliance

• Conduct field site inspections to verify supplier adherence to food safety protocols.
• Collect tissue water and soil samples for laboratory analysis.
• Provide technical assistance during regulatory customer and third-party audits.

Food Safety Training

• Deliver hands-on food safety training during monthly and annual sessions.
• Support safety training initiatives for all facility and field staff ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Field & Product Quality

• Perform pre-harvest inspections and field scouting activities to assess crop health and food safety risks.
• Estimate crop yield and report on product quality sizing and maturity.
• Draft detailed produce specification documents including size cut count color and pack requirements supported by photos for customer reference.

Customer Compliance

• Maintain customer compliance portals and respond promptly to documentation requests.
• Ensure timely submission of food safety certifications audit reports and other compliance documents.

Qualifications :

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Agricultural Science Food Science or related field.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Spanish bilingual skills preferred (not required).
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments (36F) and outdoors in varying conditions including summer heat.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Core Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience in on-farm or facility food safety programs.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong commitment to quality reliability and clear communication.
• Excellent time management and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as FSMA GMPs and HACCP preferred.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors including but not limited to the individuals qualifications experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time