Food Safety Specialist

Food Safety Specialist

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Watsonville, CA No Remote TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $26 - $31 / hr ID IL138-2753925 POSTED Apr 17, 2026 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