Position: Full time
Location: Duette, Florida
Founded in 1922 and third generation owned, Wish Farms is a year-round supplier of all berries with growing operations throughout the USA, Canada, and South America. Nationally recognized for quality and innovation, Wish Farms is an industry leader marketing and shipping produce for independent growers for over 100 years.
While our mission is to provide the best tasting berries, our brand is defined by much more than the product we deliver and the retailer you find it in. It is defined and protected by us, the employees. With that in mind, we have created 33 fundamentals, which serve as a shared language across our organization and is the basis for how we do business.
We have a career opportunity available for a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Agricultural Compliance Coordinator at our farming location, G&D Farms, located in Manatee County (Duette, FL).
The Agricultural Compliance Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of both conventional and organic strawberry production. This role will ensure compliance with food safety regulations, organic certification requirements, and environmental standards while supporting day-to-day farm operations. This role requires coordination with vendors and attention to detail with record keeping.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Oversee, maintain, and document food safety compliance standards across farming operations.
- Prepare, organize, and assist with organic certification audits.
- Maintain accurate spray inventory records and ensure regulatory compliance surrounding all aspects of pesticide use and documentation.
- Conduct and document regular fuel tank inspections.
- Perform well compliance inspections and maintain appropriate reporting.
- Maintain an updated equipment inventory and perform equipment inspections.
- Support operations by picking up parts and supplies from local vendors as needed.
- Provide general operational support by assisting with miscellaneous farm needs as they arise.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to the core values of Quality, Integrity, and Responsiveness and the 33 fundamentals of the Pixie Way. Live the Pixie Way Fundamental, “Pitch In” by actively supporting cross-departmental duties as needed to help the team succeed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience in agriculture, food safety, or farm compliance preferred.
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
- Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Knowledge of organic farming practices and regulatory audits a plus.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proactive and resourceful with a “hands-on” approach.
- Work involves both office and field environments.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a strong plus
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
This position offers a competitive salary, bonus, paid holidays, PTO, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term and short-term disability, FSA, HSA with company match, supplemental policies and 401k with 4% company match.
This opportunity is based at our farming location in Duette, Florida.
