Auditor, Food Safety, GlobalGAP/PrimusGFS/HGAP

Relevant Services/Schemes

• GLOBALG.A.P.
• PrimusGFS
• Harmonized GAP
• Primus Standard
• GMP Essential

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

Audit Services

• 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
• 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

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
• 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
• Open agricultural fields and orchards;
• food handling and storage facilities
• Moving tractors, farm machinery as well as processing and packing equipment
• Pesticide and other chemical storage facilities
• Temperature extremes of high heat or cold