Food Safety Auditor Position
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for ensuring the safety of food products? Are you looking for a rewarding career as a Food Safety Auditor with the added benefit of being employed the leading PrimusGFS Certification Body? In this role, you will enjoy the advantages of being a valued employee, including regular compensation and benefits, while expanding your expertise and experience in the field of food safety auditing.
Relevant Services/Schemes
- PrimusGFS
- Primus Standard
- GLOBALG.A.P.
- Organics
- Sustainability
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Audit Coordination
- Confirm audit date and time 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
- Travel to client sites and conduct food safety audits following scheme and Certification Body requirements. Audits include onsite inspections and documentation review while assessing compliance.
- Write detailed audit reports and review corrective actions within established timeframes.
- Regardless of prior auditing experience, additional training will be required. As an employee of the Certification Body, these trainings are fully funded by Primus Auditing Ops. 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
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Qualifications:
- Degree in food, agriculture or bioscience related discipline (such as Agronomy, Agribusiness, Biology, Biochemistry, Food Science or similar that is subject to review and approval by management.)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the agriculture and/or food industry and at least 2 years of working experience specifically in quality assurance and/or food safety. Ideal candidate will have experience at the field and facility level for fresh and minimally processed produce at a technical management level.
- Outstanding communication (both written and verbal) and customer service skills.
- Highly organized and easily adaptable to a fast-paced work environment with a proven ability to complete work within established timeframes
- A willingness to travel up to 75% of the time throughout the United States.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) with fluency in reading, writing, and speaking in both languages a plus!
- Ability to work in and navigate a wide range of environments including agricultural fields, facilities with extreme environments (high heat or cold conditions), chemical storage areas, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Travel to client sites and conduct food safety audits following scheme and Certification Body requirements. Audits include onsite inspections and documentation review while assessing compliance.
- Write detailed audit reports and review corrective actions within established timeframes.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
- Regardless of prior auditing experience, additional training will be required. As an employee of the Certification Body, these trainings are fully funded by Primus Auditing Ops.
Benefits:
- Pay Range
- Comprehensive medical benefits including health, dental and vision insurance.
- 401K matching program
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid trainings/continuing education
- Annual Bonuses
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: This is a remote position with travel required throughout the US and Canada. Ideal candidate is located in East Coast region (Florida/Georgia).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,560.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Remote
