Coordinator, Quality Material Compliance

VDFCP - R.J. Van Drunen & Sons, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Van Drunen Farms is recruiting for a Quality/Compliance position focused on laboratory testing and product quality. The role supports food safety standards and regulatory requirements in a growing manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate analytical testing, review results, and communicate dispositions across departments. The position emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and collaboration with quality, operations, and supply chain teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in quality, compliance, laboratory, or food manufacturing experience.
• Experience in agriculture/food manufacturing preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in MS Office; ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage Positive Hold and Release program to ensure safety and quality.
• Coordinate analytical testing of materials for chemical, physical, and microbiological properties.
• Maintain testing schedules and track internal and external analyses.
• Review test results against product specifications and quality requirements.
• Communicate testing results and disposition decisions across departments.
• Respond to inquiries regarding testing status and timelines.

Skills

Quality experience

Laboratory

Food manufacturing

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Outlook

Job description

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! Expected Pay Range: $23/hr-$25/hr, non-exempt Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics. Benefits Eligible: Yes Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf

Who We Are At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and execute the Positive Hold and Release program to ensure ingredients and finished products meet established food safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate analytical testing of raw materials and finished products for chemical, physical, and microbiological properties.
• Maintain testing schedules, monitor laboratory lead times, and track the progress of internal and external analyses.
• Review and interpret analytical test results against product specifications and quality requirements.
• Communicate testing results, product disposition decisions, and compliance-related information across departments.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding testing status, quality documentation, and analysis timelines.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of one year of applicable quality, compliance, laboratory, or food manufacturing experience.
• Experience within agriculture, food manufacturing, dietary supplements, quality assurance, or related industries preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking, critical problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and software.

What You Can Look Forward To

• An opportunity to play a key role in maintaining product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Exposure to laboratory testing, product specification management, and quality systems within a growing manufacturing organization.
• Collaboration with Quality, Operations, Production, and Supply Chain teams to support business success.
• A dynamic environment that values accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Flexible work arrangements that may include both office-based and remote work responsibilities.
• A position that directly impacts customer satisfaction, product integrity, and operational excellence.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to perform general office-based work, including extended computer use and document review.
• Ability to lift and transport samples, files, and materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with flexibility to work remotely as business needs allow.

Disclaimer

The statements provided are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or skills required. Responsibilities and job requirements may change based on business needs. Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Van Drunen Family of Companies may use artificial intelligence ("AI") in its recruitment and hiring process. To the extent AI is used, Van Drunen Family of Companies ensures that its use does not result in discrimination against applicants on the basis of any protected class. Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written and approved search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid.