QA Compliance Coordinator

Star Staffing; Petaluma (CA); Presencial; USD 46.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Star Staffing is seeking a QA Compliance Coordinator in Petaluma, CA. The role supports Food Safety and Quality Assurance by maintaining programs, organizing documentation, coordinating training, and assisting with audits in a food manufacturing setting.

You will balance office documentation with time on the production floor, ensuring systems stay current and compliant across departments.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Agricultural Science, or related field plus 1–2 years QA experience in food manufacturing.
• HACCP or PCQI certification with knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain food safety and quality systems aligned with daily operations.
• Coordinate audit preparation and internal audits.
• Support employee training and track training records.
• Draft and update SOPs, sanitation procedures, and work instructions.
• Maintain supplier approval records and product specifications.
• Collaborate with R&D to identify regulatory requirements for new products.
• Organize complaint records and support process improvements.

Conocimientos

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Communication

Documentation

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Descripción del empleo

QA Compliance Coordinator- Direct Hire

Location: Petaluma, CA

Compensation: $33.65–$38.46 per hour, depending on experience

Work schedule: M-F, (6am-2:30pm) must have some flexibility

We are in search of a QA Compliance Coordinator to support the Food Safety and Quality Assurance departments. As a QA Compliance Coordinator, you will maintain food safety programs, organize compliance documentation, coordinate employee training, and support audits in a food manufacturing environment.

What Will You Do

Do you enjoy keeping systems organized, improving processes, and helping teams meet food safety standards? As a QA Compliance Coordinator, you’ll help turn food safety requirements into practical procedures employees follow every day. You’ll work closely with Quality, Production, and R&D teams to keep programs current, prepare for audits, and support new product compliance.

This position combines office-based documentation work with time on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and quality systems, ensuring programs remain organized, current, and aligned with daily operations.
• Coordinate audit preparation, internal audits, mock traceability exercises, and corrective action tracking.
• Support employee training by updating materials, maintaining training records, and helping identify training gaps.
• Draft, review, and update SOPs, sanitation procedures, and work instructions with department teams.
• Maintain supplier approval records, product specifications, and permit and license renewal tracking.
• Partner with R&D to identify food safety, labeling, and regulatory requirements for new products.
• Organize complaint records, track trends, and support quality and process improvement projects.

Skills And Requirements

• Fluent in English and Spanish, including speaking, reading, and writing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field, plus 1–2 years of food manufacturing QA experience. Internship experience may be considered for strong candidates.
• HACPP or PCQI certification and basic knowledge of SQF, HACCP, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to accuracy and document control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across Quality, Production, and R&D teams.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage responsibilities in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Experience with SQF or other GFSI-benchmarked systems, dairy, or high-risk food processing is preferred.