Food Safety Coordinator Jobs
Food Safety Coordinator jobs are open across food manufacturing, distribution, retail, and food service, from entry-level and quality technician roles to senior coordinator and compliance specialist positions, with specializations in HACCP program management, regulatory compliance, and supplier auditing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Summary
The Food Safety Coordinator plays a critical role in maintaining and strengthening the company’s food safety, and regulatory compliance programs. This position works collaboratively with all departments to support a strong food safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
This is a hands-on position, with time split between office duties and monitoring production floor and warehouse/cooler operations. Responsibilities include monitoring processes, supporting employees, identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring food safety standards are consistently met.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, organized, and passionate about food safety and continuous improvement.
Essential Responsibilities
- Support and maintain the Approved Supplier Program and communicate with outside suppliers to ensure compliance requirements are met.
- Assist the QA Manager with the food safety program validations and verifications.
- Support coordination and preparation for third-party audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
- Assist in managing the company’s Pest Control Program.
- Maintain and update product specification sheets and food safety documentation.
- Accurately organize, maintain, and store required compliance records and food safety documentation.
- Partner with Operations, Production, Sanitation, and Warehouse teams to ensure compliance with food safety standards and GMPs.
- Conduct GMP inspections and support corrective and preventive action implementation.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of food safety policies, SOPs, and SSOPs.
- Assist with annual food safety training to ensure employees understand company food safety policies and procedures.
- Assist with customer complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Collect environmental, water, air, and product samples as required.
- Monitor compliance with HACCP, SQF Standards, Organic Standards, GMPs, and internal food safety requirements.
- Collaborate with management, sales, and customers to reduce product returns and complaints while implementing effective corrective actions.
- Represent the company in a professional, ethical, and positive manner at all times.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by the QA Manager.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in the food manufacturing or food distribution industry preferred.
- Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety systems preferred.
- SQF Practitioner certification or experience is a plus.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a must.
Work Schedule & Environment
- Must be flexible to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and rotating schedules based on business needs.
- Position requires frequent walking, standing, and time spent in production and warehouse environments.
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food safety coordinator jobs.
- HACCP certification or documented HACCP plan development experience
- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification under FSMA
- Experience conducting internal audits and managing corrective actions
- Knowledge of FDA, USDA, or applicable federal and state food safety regulations
- Proficiency with food safety management software and documentation systems
- Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, biology, or a related field
Tips for Your Food Safety Coordinator Job Search
Lead your resume with certifications
Put your HACCP, PCQI, or SQF certifications at the top of your resume, above your work history. Hiring managers for food safety roles scan for these credentials first and may screen out candidates who bury them.
Tailor your resume to the facility type
A USDA-regulated meat processing plant and an FDA-regulated produce facility have different compliance frameworks. Adjust the regulatory language on your resume, USDA FSIS versus FDA FSMA, to match the facility type in each job posting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists food safety coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your audit standards
Filter for openings that specifically mention the audit scheme you know, such as BRC, SQF, FSSC 22000, or AIB. Matching your audit experience to the employer's certification scheme is a faster path to an interview than applying broadly.
Prepare audit scenario answers for interviews
Interviewers for food safety coordinator roles routinely ask how you have handled a failed internal audit or a corrective action. Prepare two or three specific examples with outcomes before your first phone screen, not just before the final round.
Negotiate your offer using scope, not just title
If the base offer is firm, ask about coverage for PCQI renewal courses, travel to supplier audits, or exam fees for additional certifications. These are budget line items in food safety departments and are often approved when cash compensation is not.
Food Safety Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most food safety coordinators?
The most active employers for food safety coordinators right now are New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, ADM, and Newrest, and the most openings are in New York, Minnesota, and Kansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at large food manufacturers, third-party logistics providers handling food, and retail grocery distribution centers.
How many food safety coordinator jobs are remote?
About 29% of food safety coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, facility-based nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include regulatory documentation, supplier qualification, and food safety management system consulting, where on-site presence is not required daily.
How do you become a food safety coordinator?
Start by earning a degree in food science, microbiology, or a closely related field, then complete a HACCP certification course and pursue your PCQI credential under FSMA. Build hands-on experience in a quality technician or sanitation role at a food facility, where you will work directly with GMPs and audit documentation before stepping into a coordinator position.
Can you get hired as a food safety coordinator with little experience?
Some employers hire candidates with limited direct experience if they hold a PCQI or HACCP certification and can demonstrate familiarity with food safety documentation. Starting in a quality assurance technician role at a food manufacturer or co-packer is a common path, since those positions build the audit, corrective action, and recordkeeping skills that coordinator roles require.
What does the food safety coordinator interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a phone screen focused on your regulatory knowledge and certification background, followed by a technical interview where you walk through how you have managed a HACCP plan or handled a corrective action. Some employers add a facility or plant tour as a final step, where they assess whether you can identify sanitation or compliance issues in a live production environment.
Where can I find and apply to food safety coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to food safety coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certifications, regulatory background, and facility experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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