Located in Santa Paula, CA
Pay: $38-$48/hr
Job Full Description
Food Safety & Quality Specialist
Location: Santa Paula
Pay: $36/hr
About the Role
We are seeking a Food Safety & Quality Specialist to support food safety, quality control, and compliance within a fresh produce packinghouse or distribution environment. This role ensures products meet regulatory requirements and customer expectations while helping maintain a safe, audit-ready operation. You will work closely with operations and leadership to uphold and improve food safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee day-to-day food safety and quality compliance across operations
• Ensure products meet company, customer, and regulatory standards
• Conduct daily facility inspections and pre-operational checks
• Review, collect, and maintain accurate food safety and quality documentation
• Perform internal audits and ensure corrective actions are completed on time
• Monitor product quality, including condition, ripeness, and inventory age
• Check storage areas for proper temperature, humidity, and cleanliness
• Collect sanitation and environmental samples (ATP testing) and coordinate lab submissions
• Calibrate thermometers and other quality equipment
• Inspect incoming and outgoing products for size, weight, and quality standards
• Communicate food safety concerns and partner with operations to resolve issues
• Support food safety and quality training as needed
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, SOPs, and sanitation procedures
Qualifications
• At least 1 year of experience in food safety, quality, or a related role (produce or food manufacturing preferred)
• Knowledge of food safety standards and quality control processes
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Experience in warehouse or produce operations is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and similar systems
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends or alternate shifts if needed
Skills and Attributes
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams
• Problem-solving mindset with sound judgment
• Self-motivated and dependable in a fast-paced environment
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Comfortable working in warehouse and temperature-controlled environments
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs
• Ability to monitor products on moving conveyor lines
Please call 805-973-1870 for more information.
Oxnard (Ventura County), CA
2379
2371 East Vineyard Avenue
Suite B
Oxnard, CA 93036
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