Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields such as Agribusiness Management or Food Sciences., 4 years of industry experience in a practical capacity on a farm or in technical production management., Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills are essential., Familiarity with third-party certification processes and proficiency in computer applications like Excel and Word. .

Key responsibilities:

Conduct audits on farms and facilities according to established protocols.

Schedule audits, prepare audit plans, and manage travel arrangements for site visits.

Maintain client relationships and respond to inquiries while ensuring compliance with standards.

Submit detailed audit reports and maintain accurate client records within set timelines.

Job description

Overview

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 client
Prepare and send client audit plan according to protocols
Book travel, hotel and transportation according to company policy, and submit expense reports

Audit Services

Adhere to all quality and code of conduct standards
Conduct audits using applicable checklists, forms, and tools
Maintain positive client relationships and respond to all client inquiries and concerns
Submit complete and accurate audit reports within established timelines
Ensure thorough client records are maintained

Program Quality and Compliance

Attend trainings to maintain qualification to conduct audits; maintain training records
Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable regulations and standards
Prepare clients for audit process by sending required audit plan

Qualifications (Minimum Requirements Per Scheme)

Familiarity with the third-party certification process
Strong communication and customer service skills
Well-developed organizational and time management skills
Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Database systems
Willing 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 Chemistry
4 years industry experience in a practical capacity on a farm or in a technical production management role related to fresh produce
One day practical inspection course setting out basic principles of inspection or Lead Auditor course based on ISO 19011
Accredited minimum 16 hour HACCP training
40-hours Lead Auditor training course
Minimum 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 course

Physical 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