Food Safety Compliance Specialist

Overview

FOOD SAFETY COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

LOCATION: JUICE PLANT (ARVIN, CA.)

SHIFT: DAY

REPORTS TO: FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

About the Opportunity:

Grimmway Produce Group is seeking a Food Safety Compliance Specialist responsible for supporting the implementation, maintenance, verification, and continuous improvement of the Food Safety & Quality Management Systems for Grimmway Farms. This position assists in ensuring compliance with SQF, Juice HACCP, FDA regulations, customer requirements, and company policies through program ownership, internal auditing, verification activities, record review, corrective action management and audit support. Whether you are a current GPG team member looking to grow your career or a professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in agriculture, this position offers the chance to contribute to one of the world's largest carrot and organic vegetable grower, packer, and shippers. At GPG, we take pride in delivering fresh, healthy, and safe products to communities while caring for the earth's natural resources and investing in our family of employees-come grow with us!

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Additional Info

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in Food Science, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Agricultural Sciences, related field or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of food safety principles and prerequisite programs. Must understand the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards and Organic compliance standards (e.g., NOP).
• A willingness to acquire additional training and certification, including Juice HACCP and SQF Practitioner and/or Internal Auditor training, within six months of being hired.
• Strong computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, conflict resolution, and professional communication skills.
• Ability to effectively respond to concerns of managers, subordinates, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Good technical writing, statistical, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Remote work is not available for this position.
• Must have the ability to travel periodically.
• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets company policy, insurance, and DMV requirements.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening consistent with applicable state and federal law.

What Will Set You Apart:

• 2 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, food manufacturing, or related field.
• Experience supporting GFSI certification programs (SQF, BRCGS, PrimusGFS, etc.)
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Benefits

Total Rewards: $70,304 - 75,000 / Yearly

Filling Deadline: July 2nd, 2026 (Internal Candidates)

• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
• Subsidized benefits package including Medical and Dental coverage.
• Generous vision reimbursement allowance for each covered family member per calendar year.
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off/Paid Sick and Safe Time
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Subsidized gym membership
• Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California