Food Safety Auditor
Job Overview
The Food Safety Auditor is responsible for conducting audits in facilities (and farms for SQF) 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. SQF is open across the US; BRC is open to all Canadian Geographic Regions and US Coastal Regions : North & South East (i.e. FL, VA, Carolinas, DE, NY / NJ / CT), CA, PNW (OR or WA).
Relevant Standards / Schemes
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 or QMS)
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 US and CanadaEducation and Experience
SQF
University degree in a related food sector category, food science, food technology, or related discipline40-hour Lead Auditor training course (e.g. Exemplar Global, IRCA)2-day HACCP training course5-day SQF Lead Auditor training15 hours of continuing professional development5-years of full-time food industry experience in a food-related technical, professional, or supervisory roleBRC
University degree in a food-related or bioscience discipline, or as a minimum have successfully completed a higher education course in a food or bioscience-related discipline (a minimum of 10 years industry experience may be used in lieu of a 4-year degree with BRC approval)5+ years of professional experience related to the food industry2-day HACCP training courseLead Auditor course from a third party AND the BRC current food safety standard training course OR BRC Lead Auditor course with current standard training40-hour quality management system training (e.g. Exemplar Global, IRCA, BRC 3rd-party course)Physical Requirements
This is an 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 via both plane and 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
Remote (home office based) and client sites across the US / CanadaWhile auditing / assessing :Processing equipment in facilities
Pesticide and other chemical storage facilitiesTemperature extremes of high heat or cold#LI-Remote