Food Safety Compliance Coordinator

KeHE Distributors; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

ESOP

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors is seeking a Food Safety Coordinator to uphold safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across our distribution centers. You will conduct inspections, monitor controls, and ensure GMP/GDP adherence while aligning with KeHE’s mission and values.

The role emphasizes audits, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to elevate product safety and process efficiency in a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in food safety and quality assurance in a food manufacturing or distribution center environment.
• Experience with internal audit procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Distribution Center’s food safety culture journey; document incidents and assist operations with continuous improvement.
• Coach and mentor team members in GMPs and GDPs to support food safety culture.
• Perform documentation checks and authorize clearance to receive/ship.
• Conduct monthly internal audits and document findings in the quality management system (QMS).
• Monitor temperature, receiving/loading logs, sanitation, cleaning, pest control, and GMP logs.
• Investigate and document food safety and quality complaints.
• Participate in SQF, GMP, HACCP and Food Safety trainings.
• Assist the Sanitation team with MSS forms and scheduling.
• Monitor compliance with food safety regulations and verify CCPs.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify hazards.
• Maintain records of QA activities and audit findings.
• Support audits and readiness for certification; collaborate with FSQA.

Skills

SQF familiarity

HACCP

GMP

Communication

Microsoft 365

Self-starter

Technical documents

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Food Science or Microbiology

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

KeHE Distributors is seeking a Food Safety Coordinator to uphold safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across our distribution centers. You will conduct inspections, monitor controls, and ensure GMP/GDP adherence while aligning with KeHE’s mission and values.

The role emphasizes audits, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to elevate product safety and process efficiency in a warehouse environment.