Food Safety and Compliance Assistant (Fresh Produce) Company Description Wiers Farm, Inc. is a 6th‑generation Grower, Packer, and Shipper of fresh vegetables with growing operations throughout the United States. Headquartered in Willard, Ohio, we distribute over 30 different produce commodities to retail, wholesale, foodservice, and institutional customers nationwide.

Position Summary:

Food Safety and Compliance Assistant We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Food Safety and Compliance Assistant to support our food safety and regulatory compliance programs at our Willard, Ohio location. Reporting to the Food Safety Director, this hourly position plays a key role in maintaining compliance with food safety standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations across growing, packing, storage, and shipping operations. This role is heavily focused on food safety documentation, audit preparation, employee training support, recordkeeping, and verification of food safety programs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and capable of working across multiple departments to help ensure product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities Food Safety Program Support

• Assist with implementation and maintenance of company food safety programs, policies, and procedures
• Support compliance with audit, regulatory and customer requirements, and other food safety standards
• Help verify that food safety programs are consistently followed throughout farm and packing operations
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to food safety and compliance Documentation & Record Management
• Maintain accurate and organized food safety records, logs, forms, and databases
• Review food safety documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Collect, file, and archive records related to sanitation, traceability, employee training, equipment inspections, and corrective actions
• Assist with document control and updates to food safety manuals and procedures Inspections & Monitoring
• Conduct routine food safety inspections and observations of fields, packing facilities, storage areas, and equipment
• Monitor compliance with sanitation, hygiene, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Verify completion of required operational checks and food safety records
• Report findings and assist with corrective action follow-up Audit & Regulatory Support
• Assist in preparation for GFSI-benchmarked third-party audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections
• Gather documentation and records needed for audits and assessments
• Support implementation and tracking of corrective actions resulting from audit findings Customer & Supplier Compliance
• Assist with completion and maintenance of customer food safety questionnaires, surveys and compliance requests
• Gather and organize documentation required by customers
• Collect and maintain supplier approval records and supporting documentation
• Assist with supplier verification activities Training & Employee Support
• Assist with food safety training for employees and seasonal team members
• Help ensure training records are maintained and current
• Reinforce food safety expectations and best practices throughout operations
• Support onboarding activities related to food safety procedures Additional Responsibilities
• Communicate food safety concerns and observations to management
• Support special food safety projects and investigations as assigned
• Perform other duties as needed to support food safety and operational objectives Qualifications Minimum Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential information
• Ability to work in both office and production environments
• Must be able to walk fields and production areas, climb stairs, work in varying temperatures, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Preferred Qualifications
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Biology, Quality Assurance or related field
• Experience in food manufacturing, produce operations or food safety and quality assurance (FSQA)
• Familiarity with GAPs, GMPs, PSR, FSMA, HACCP, or other food safety programs
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills
• Occasional weekend, holiday, and extended-hour work may be required during harvest, packing, audit, or peak production periods Job Type Full-time, hourly Location In person - Willard, Ohio Compensation $19.

50-26 per hour commensurate with experience

Pay:

$19.50 - $26.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person