Graciela Medrano
Salinas
Summary
Detail-oriented and bilingual Food Safety professional with over 6 years of progressive experience in regulatory compliance, team training, and audit preparation within the agricultural industry. Demonstrates a strong ability to bridge field operations with compliance protocols to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality standards.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Safety Coordinator
Reiter Berry Farms Inc.
Watsonville
01.2024 - Current
- Maintain food safety documentation and ensure accurate records are updated per ranch.
- Coordinate and prepare for third-party audits and internal inspections.
- Conduct field staff onboarding with a focus on compliance and safety training.
- Collaborate with HR for system onboarding including badge and app setup.
- Supervise inventory tracking for pesticide and fertilizer usage in compliance with safety protocols.
Food Safety and Onboarding Coordinator
Reiter Berry Farms
Watsonville
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Coordinated onboarding processes for new employees across various departments.
- Developed training materials to enhance new hire orientation experiences.
- Facilitated communication between new hires and departmental teams for smooth transitions.
- Managed scheduling of training sessions and orientations for new employees.
- Provided ongoing support to new hires during their initial employment period.
- Collaborated with HR to ensure compliance with onboarding policies and procedures.
- Managed onboarding process for new hires, ensuring all documentation was completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintained employee records, including contracts, benefits information, performance reviews and other related documents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alisal High School
Salinas, CA01.2013
Skills
- Food Safety Compliance (HACCP, USDA, FDA)
- GMPs & SSOPs
- Audit Preparation (GlobalGAP, Organic)
- Onboarding & Field Training
- HRIS (People Connect, HCM)
- Electronic Documentation & Reporting
- Inventory Management (Pesticides, Fertilizers)
- Crew Supervision Support
- Badge & App Setup (Bruno App, OH App)
- Food safety regulations
- Compliance auditing
- Safety documentation
- Inventory management
- Employee onboarding
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Food safety training
- Sanitation management
- Documentation expertise
- Chemical handling
- Personal hygiene enforcement
- Cleaning protocols
Certification
- Produce Safety Alliance Grower (PSA)
- Nationwide Food Safety and GMPs
- Pesticide Safety Instructor Training
- First Aid & CPR
- Sexual Harassment Training
Languages
- Spanish - Native
- English - Fluent
Timeline
Food Safety Coordinator
Reiter Berry Farms Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Food Safety and Onboarding Coordinator
Reiter Berry Farms
08.2022 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Alisal High School