Food Safety & Quality Coordinator (US, Remote)

Salary Range: $50,000 - $65,000 annually Benefit Eligible: Yes Location: Remote (WFH) with location restrictions within the United States. For tax and compliance purposes, this role is open only to candidates that will work or reside in the following states: AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, LA, MD, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY. Classification: Regular, Full-Time Reports to: Director of Quality Management About the Company Paleovalley and Wild Pastures were born from a simple but radical idea: real food can heal — people, animals, and the planet. When Paleovalley co-founders Autumn and Chas Smith saw how industrialized food was affecting human health and the health of the land, they refused to play along. Autumn’s own journey of healing through nutrient-dense foods lit a fire that became Paleovalley. From there, the mission grew roots, sprouted wings, and eventually expanded into Wild Pastures to bring regeneratively raised meats directly to families nationwide. Today, Paleovalley crafts deeply nourishing snacks and supplements made with organic ingredients and honorable sourcing. Wild Pastures connects small American farmers practicing regenerative agriculture with customers who believe better food is worth fighting for. Every product, every partnership, and every decision is guided by a commitment to real ingredients, regenerative practices, and the belief that health is built from the soil up. We’re a team of grounded doers, curious thinkers, bold builders, and warm humans who like to laugh while doing meaningful work. We're growing quickly, fueled by purpose and a shared desire to repair the food system one thoughtful choice at a time. If you feel energized by impact, drawn to mission, and ready to join a company rewriting the future of food, we’d love to meet you! About the Opportunity If you’re someone who thrives on keeping complex systems organized, spotting issues before they become problems, and making sure nothing slips through the cracks, this role will feel like home. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Food Safety & Quality Coordinator with experience in USDA/FSIS-regulated environments. This role is critical in supporting and maintaining food safety and quality processes across our co-manufacturing network. You’ll act as a key connector between internal teams and external partners, helping ensure that documentation is accurate, issues are tracked and resolved, and quality systems remain audit-ready. This is a hands-on, coordination-focused role where success comes from strong organization, sound judgment, and knowing when to escalate. What You’ll Do Support and maintain food safety and quality programs in alignment with USDA, FSIS, HACCP, and internal standards Serve as a key point of coordination between internal teams and co-manufacturing partners to support quality and food safety processes Review production and quality records from co-manufacturers to support compliance verification and identify potential gaps Track and support investigation and resolution of nonconformances (NCIs), complaints, and CAPAs Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation across HACCP plans, SOPs, SSOPs, CCP monitoring, and sanitation logs Apply established USDA/FSIS regulations and guidance to day-to-day quality processes, escalating complex or unclear situations as needed Support the product label review process for FSIS compliance by identifying issues and coordinating with internal stakeholders and partners for resolution Assist in preparation for and response to internal audits, third-party audits (e.g., SQF/BRC), and USDA/FSIS inspections Collaborate with QA, R&D, operations, and external partners to support adherence to QMS requirements Track and organize quality data to identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives Maintain organized, accurate records within document control and quality systems (e.g., Monday.com, Dropbox) Communicate quality issues, findings, and corrective actions clearly to internal stakeholders and external partners, escalating when appropriate