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:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Primus Auditing Ops jobs

In-house Food Safety Auditor - Location Florida/Georgia