Food Safety Auditor
The Food Safety Auditor is responsible for conducting audits on farms and facilities in accordance with both the audit scheme and SCS protocol. Auditors travel to client sites, perform inspections, determine compliance, review corrective actions, and submit their audit reports for review and certification.
This is a contract position. Preferred candidates will be located in the Pacific Northwest (PNW, specifically Washington / Oregon), Southeast, and Northeast regions of the United States.
Relevant Services / Schemes :
- GLOBALG.A.P.
- PrimusGFS
- Harmonized GAP
- Primus Standard
- GMP
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Audit Coordination
Schedule and confirm audit date with clientPrepare and send client audit plan according to protocolsBook travel, hotel and transportation according to company policy, and submit expense reportsAudit Services
Adhere to all quality and code of conduct standardsConduct audits using applicable checklists, forms, and toolsMaintain positive client relationships and respond to all client inquiries and concernsSubmit complete and accurate audit reports within established timelinesEnsure thorough client records are maintainedProgram Quality and Compliance
Attend trainings to maintain qualification to conduct audits; maintain training recordsMaintain up to date knowledge of applicable regulations and standardsPrepare clients for audit process by sending required audit planQualifications (Minimum requirements per scheme)
Familiarity with the third-party certification processStrong communication and customer service skillsWell-developed organizational and time management skillsStrong computer skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Database systemsWilling to travel up to 75%, mostly overnight travel throughout the U.S.Verbal proficiency in Spanish desired must be able to conduct field interviews with ag workers, ask hygiene questions (eating / hand washing / portable restrooms), discuss basic agricultural subjects topics (harvest procedures, chemical handling, use of protective equipment)Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness Management, Agricultural / Crop Sciences, Food Sciences, Range / Ecosystem Management, Biology or Chemistry4 years industry experience in a practical capacity on a farm or in a technical production management role related to fresh produceOne day practical inspection course setting out basic principles of inspection or Lead Auditor course based on ISO 19011Accredited minimum 16 hour HACCP training40-hours Lead Auditor training courseMinimum 8 hour Food Hygiene training as part of formal qualifications or through course. The course must include site management, water quality, fertilizers, equipment, facilities, and personal hygiene.Plant protection, fertilizer and IPM training as part of formal qualifications or coursePhysical Requirements
This is an home office-based job 25% of the time and a field position 75% of the time. Must be able to sit 6+ hours per day. Keyboarding 6+ hours per day. Must be able to speak and listen in person and on the phone. Must be able to physically travel to audit sites both via plane or car. Travel to audit sites requires the ability to stand, walk and carry up to 20 lbs. of equipment, possibly on steep rough terrain.Work Environment
While auditing / assessing : open agricultural fields and orchards; food handling and storage facilitiesMoving tractors, farm machinery as well as processing and packing equipmentPesticide and other chemical storage facilitiesTemperature extremes of high heat or cold