What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Safety Specialist position at Food Management Search?
Central Coast, CA (relocation support available)
$26–$31/hour benefits
Overview
Leading produce company seeking a hands-on Food Safety Specialist to support food safety programs across field and refrigerated processing environments (≈70% facility / 30% field). This role partners closely with the Food Safety Manager and focuses on compliance, audits, training, and continuous improvement.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) and PCQI required.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and execute food safety programs (FSMA, HACCP, GMP, GAP, LGMA)
- Conduct facility and field inspections, audits, and risk assessments
- Lead food safety training for field crews and plant teams
- Support internal and third-party audits (GMP/GAP/organic)
- Manage environmental monitoring, traceability, and mock recalls
- Investigate issues and drive corrective actions
Qualifications
- 2–5 years in food safety / QA (produce or food manufacturing)
- PCQI required; PSR preferred
- Experience in audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance
- Comfortable in refrigerated processing and field environments
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
Additional
- Experience across multi-site operations a plus
Why This Role
- Exposure to both field and processing operations
- Strong growth path within food safety
- High-impact role in a large-scale produce operation
Salary : $26 - $31