FSQA & EHS Partner: Food Safety & Compliance Leader

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. seeks an FSQA/EHS Partner to reinforce our safety-first culture across Distribution Center operations in Stockton, CA.

You will help implement the EHS strategy, ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and pest control, and act as a key advisor to DC leadership on regulatory matters. You will lead training, develop corrective actions, and ensure alignment with SQF and other certifications while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to improve

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Biology, Food Science, Public Health, Environmental Science required.
• 3+ years in related food fields and/or progressive EHS program management experience.
• HACCP, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual, and/or SQF Practitioner certifications highly desired; ASP certification preferred.
• Familiarity with FDA Food Code, OSHA, RFDA, and GFSI schemes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food safety, sanitation, and pest control compliance efforts.
• Ensure regulatory standards are met by third-party providers through surveys/visits.
• Conduct food safety assessments at internal DC locations and third-party sites as needed.
• Review findings with DC leadership and ensure corrective action plans are completed.
• Maintain compliance with SQF, GDP, and food safety programs; train associates.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Leadership

Training ability

Education

Associate degree in Biology, Food Science, Public Health, Environmental Science

Bachelor’s degree preferred in EHS or related field

HACCP, PCQI, SQF Practitioner certifications preferred

ASP certification preferred

Tools

Regulatory knowledge tools

Job description

United Natural Foods, Inc. seeks an FSQA/EHS Partner to reinforce our safety-first culture across Distribution Center operations in Stockton, CA.

You will help implement the EHS strategy, ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and pest control, and act as a key advisor to DC leadership on regulatory matters. You will lead training, develop corrective actions, and ensure alignment with SQF and other certifications while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to improve