Food Safety Coordinator

Description

The Food Safety Coordinator supports the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the farm's food safety and quality assurance programs. This role ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) standards, and Global G.A.P. or Primus

GFS certification requirements. The Food Safety Coordinator works closely with field operations, harvest crews, and management to maintain safe growing, handling, and packing practices that protect consumers and uphold the company's reputation for quality.

Essential Functions

• • Maintain and update the farm's Food Safety Plan in accordance with FSMA Produce Safety Rule and buyer audit requirements.
  • Monitor sanitation, employee hygiene, water testing, and chemical use for compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
  • Conduct and document food safety and worker hygiene training for field and packing crews (in English and Spanish if applicable).
  • Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, corrective actions, and training sessions.
  • Assist with traceability exercises, recall mock drills, and product identification procedures.
  • Prepare for and participate in third-party and customer food safety audits (e.g., Primus, Global G.A.P., SQF, USDA).
  • Investigate and document non-conformances and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Support internal audits and report findings to the Food Safety Manager.
  • Ensure sanitation of equipment, harvest tools, and farm sites meets program standards.
  • Verify pest control, water quality, and compost management programs are effectively implemented.
  • Coordinate with production teams to ensure pre-harvest intervals and chemical application records are compliant.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in food safety or quality assurance, preferably in fresh produce or agricultural operations.
• Knowledge of FSMA, GAP/GHP, and third-party audit programs (e.g., Primus
  
  GFS, GLOBALG.A.P., SQF).
• Strong understanding of agricultural practices and food safety regulations in California.
• Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to conduct training and communicate effectively with field staff (bilingual English/Spanish preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and digital recordkeeping systems.
• Driver's license in good standing required.

Fowler Packing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.