Food Safety Coordinator

Charlie's Produce - Coke Farm Division - Who We Are

Coke Farm is an organic grower/shipper/handler located in San Juan Bautista, California. Farming since 1981, Coke Farm serves as a 100% organic food hub for over 70+ growers in our region. Coke Farm empowers organic farmers while engaging customers to become part of the organic farming movement.

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like-minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• $24.00 - $27.00+ per hour
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

The Role

The Food Safety Coordinator will report directly to Food Safety manager and will play a vital role in maintaining compliance with food safety standards across cooler facilities and field operations. This position ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and internal quality programs through hands-on inspections, sampling, documentation, and training.

Essential Duties and Responsibities (any combination of the following job duties):

All employees are responsible for food safety and are expected to notify the appropriate manager, supervisor, or key personnel if they witness any compromise to food safety or food quality.

Key Responsibilities:

On-Site Food Safety & Compliance

• Conduct microbiological sampling and swabbing in cooler and processing areas.
• Collect, organize, and maintain compliance documentation for audits and internal reviews.
• Perform routine visual inspections of facility conditions to verify sanitation and safety standards.
• Calibrate handheld measurement devices to ensure accurate readings for temperature, pH, and other critical parameters.

Supplier Approval & Compliance

• Conduct field site inspections to verify supplier adherence to food safety protocols.
• Collect tissue, water, and soil samples for laboratory analysis.
• Provide technical assistance during regulatory, customer, and third-party audits.

Food Safety Training

• Deliver hands-on food safety training during monthly and annual sessions.
• Support safety training initiatives for all facility and field staff, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Field & Product Quality

• Perform pre-harvest inspections and field scouting activities to assess crop health and food safety risks.
• Estimate crop yield and report on product quality, sizing, and maturity.
• Draft detailed produce specification documents, including size, cut, count, color, and pack requirements, supported by photos for customer reference.

Customer Compliance

• Maintain customer compliance portals and respond promptly to documentation requests.
• Ensure timely submission of food safety certifications, audit reports, and other compliance documents.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science, Food Science, or related field.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Spanish bilingual skills preferred (not required).
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments (36F) and outdoors in varying conditions, including summer heat.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Core Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience in on-farm or facility food safety programs.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong commitment to quality, reliability, and clear communication.
• Excellent time management and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as FSMA, GMPs, and HACCP preferred.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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