Food Safety Coordinator

Rooted in Tradition. Committed to Food Safety Excellence.

The Food Safety Coordinator is a key member of our Compliance team and supports the daily implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of our Safe Quality Food (SQF) program and related compliance initiatives.

This hands-on role combines program administration and documentation with an active presence in our warehouse. The Food Safety Coordinator will work closely with employees, managers, vendors, and auditors to ensure food safety requirements and company procedures are understood, followed, and consistently maintained. A key part of this role is partnering with operational teams to turn food safety requirements into practical day-to-day processes while building understanding, engagement, and consistent execution across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily administration and oversight of the company’s SQF and food safety programs.
• Maintain and update food safety policies, procedures, manuals, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and other required documentation.
• Assist with the annual reassessment of SQF and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs.
• Conduct internal audits, document findings, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage food safety verification and validation activities.
• Monitor warehouse operations to confirm that food safety policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Develop and deliver training on food safety, food defense, Good Distribution Practices (GDPs), and related requirements.
• Prepare documentation and support regulatory, customer, and third-party audits.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready compliance records.
• Track and analyze food safety and compliance metrics, identify trends, and communicate findings.
• Partner with Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Equipment teams to address food safety concerns and maintain SQF requirements.
• Promote employee awareness and help strengthen a companywide culture of food safety.
• Support other compliance initiatives, including DOT and OSHA requirements, as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with frontline employees, management, vendors, customers, and auditors.
• Ability to build productive working relationships across departments.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability and willingness to learn company systems, including Produce Pro.
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills are preferred.
• Previous experience in food distribution, foodservice, produce, manufacturing, quality assurance, or a warehouse environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, or regulatory compliance programs is a plus.

Our Mission

We strive to build lasting partnerships with our customers by delivering the highest quality fruits, vegetables, and specialty products—tailored to meet their unique needs.

Our Commitment
Service and quality are at the heart of our fourth-generation family business. Through trusted relationships with some of the nation’s most established growers and farmers, we’re able to provide our customers with exceptional, fresh products. We proudly support local agriculture and are dedicated to offering sustainable solutions that benefit both our customers and our communities.

As we look to the future, we remain committed to growing our business while honoring the legacy and values that have guided us for over a century.