Independent Contractor - FSSC Food Packaging Food Safety Auditor

Responsibilities

• Conduct GFSI Certification food safety audits in accordance with applicable standards and accreditation requirements
• Analyze, document, summarize, and evaluate audit findings clearly and accurately
• Communicate audit results, nonconformities, and conclusions effectively to client site management and designated representatives
• Develop and execute efficient, well-structured audit work plans to ensure timely completion of assigned audits
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and external clients
• Complete all required auditor training, documentation, and administrative tasks in a timely manner
• Maintain required food safety competencies, credentials, and qualifications
• Qualify for and conduct additional audit types as business needs evolve
• Perform other duties as assigned to support audit program excellence

Qualifications

• Degree must be in a biological science discipline, such as: Microbiology, Food Science, Bakery Science, Dairy Science
• Physical science degrees (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Geology) are not accepted unless the candidate can demonstrate a minimum of 40 credit hours of biological science coursework on official transcripts
• Evidence of degree type and qualifying coursework is required prior to hire or contract execution
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in the food safety, packaging, and/or warehousing industry
• Successful completion of a Lead Auditor Course (minimum 5 days / 40 hours)
• HACCP certification (2-day course with certificate)
• Completion of ISO 22000:2018 training (minimum 8 hours) with certificate
• Documented audit log with at least 80 audit hours conducting food safety FSSC 22000 and HACCP-based audits (internal audits do not qualify)
• Ability to work with more than one Certification Body (CB) in accordance with accreditation rules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective professional relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear, accurate audit reporting

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Food Safety Auditor to conduct GFSI-recognized food safety audits and partner with food manufacturers to strengthen compliance, quality, and consumer trust. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted technical expert—evaluating food safety systems, communicating audit outcomes, and supporting continuous improvement across diverse client operations.

About Us

With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life. One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work. Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.