Food Safety Representative – Driscoll
Join Driscollโs as a Food Safety Representative and play a vital role in supporting growers, production teams, and cooler facilities while implementing the Driscollโs Food Safety Program. The Food Science Jobs are perfect for candidates with experience in agriculture, food safety, and microbiology. Join for the Driscoll Job Openings who want to contribute to maintaining the highest standards of berry quality and safety.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Food Safety Representative
- Location: US โ Dover, Florida Office
- Job Family: Food Safety
- Time Type: Full-time
- Requisition ID: R0008429
- Experience Required: 3โ5 years
- Employee Type: Regular
- Salary Range: $63,500 โ $83,000 (USD)
- Travel: Significant travel required
About the Company:
Driscollโs is the global leader in fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, backed by 100+ years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers worldwide. The company is committed to delivering Only the Finest Berriesโข through passion, trustworthiness, and natural breeding methods without GMOs. With a focus on premium quality, Driscollโs partners across the supply chain to provide a superior berry experience from farm to table.
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree required (preferably in microbiology or food science)
- 1โ3 years of experience in agriculture, food safety, microbiology, GAPs, GMPs
- Experience with GLOBAL GAP, PRIMUS, SQF standards preferred
- Valid driverโs license required
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
Key Responsibilities of the Food Safety Representative:
- Assist growers and facilities in implementing the Food Safety manuals
- Provide training, follow-ups, and guidance for program compliance
- Execute Driscollโs Internal Food Safety Audit program
- Schedule, conduct, and track audits and corrective actions
- Work with certification bodies to manage third-party audits
- Represent food safety issues within District teams
- Identify new growers and participate in onboarding
- Compile ranch lists and process pesticide use reports
- Implement district-wide training programs with the National Food Safety Training Manager
- Execute sampling programs (micro and residue), track results, and conduct investigations
- Track cooler facilities and obtain third-party audit certificates
- Conduct new site and water source risk assessments
- Lead annual mock recalls for assigned facilities
- Attend grower meetings
- Maintain confidentiality and protect proprietary information
- Follow company policies and represent Driscollโs ethically
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Skills Required for the Food Safety Representative:
- Strong knowledge of agriculture and food safety practices
- Understanding of microbiology, GAPs, GMPs
- Experience with GLOBAL GAP, PRIMUS, SQF
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally
- Leadership and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred
How to Apply?
Interested candidates for the Food Science Jobs can apply through Driscollโs official careers website. Applicants can also sign up for job alerts, submit required documents, and review role-specific requirements for various Driscoll Job Openings.
