Agriculture Standards Auditor | California Area

QIMA; Fresno (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QIMA is seeking a remote food safety auditor based in California to conduct inspections and audits under QIMA/WQS guidelines and scheme-owner rules. You will develop audit plans, prepare reports within set timeframes, and communicate findings to client representatives.

The role requires 5 years of work experience, including at least 3 years in the agricultural sector, with education in a related field and knowledge of GLOBALG.A.P. and PGFS schemes. Remote work is supported.

Qualifications

• Education: Agricultural/crop-based, food-related subject with a minimum duration of 2 years.
• Experience: 5 years of work experience of which at least 3 years in the agricultural sector.
• Location: Live in California area.
• Schemes: GLOBALG.A.P. and PGFS.
• Desirable: 16-hour or 2-day HACCP course; Lead Auditor Course (ISO 9001 or ISO 22000); FSMA Produce Safety Rule training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety inspections/audits following QIMA/WQS and scheme owner rules.
• Develop inspections/audits reports within a determined timeframe.
• Summarize and evaluate inspection/audit findings.
• Communicate findings/results of inspections/audits with client representatives.
• Develop effective audit plans for the completion of assigned inspections/audits within a determined timeframe.

Education

Two-year agricultural/food-related curriculum

Job description

• Contract
• Department: Certification
• Workplace Type: Remote

Company Description

QIMA offers solutions for the food industry from farm to fork through GFSI-recognized certifications (PrimusGFS, GLOBALG.A.P., SQF, BRCGS, IFS), third- and second-party food safety audits, ethical audits, quality seals, inspections, training, and supply chain management. We have offices in Brazil, the United States, and Mexico, and a team of auditors in several countries. Since 2019, we have been part of the QIMA Group.

Job Description

Conduct food safety inspections/audits following QIMA/WQS and scheme owner rules. Develop inspections/audits reports within a determined timeframe. Summarize and evaluate inspection/audit findings. Communicate findings/results of inspections/audits with client representatives. Develop effective audit plans for the completion of assigned inspections/audits within a determined timeframe.

Qualifications

Education: Agricultural/crop-based, food-related subject with a minimum duration of 2 years.

Experience: 5 years of work experience of which at least 3 years in the agricultural sector.

Location: Live in California area.

Schemes: GLOBALG.A.P. and PGFS.

Desirable:

• 16-hour or 2-day HACCP course based on Codex.
• Lead Auditor Course with a duration of one week/40 hours or equivalent (ISO 9001 or ISO 22000).
• Food Hygiene Training (min. 8 hours) covering: site management, water, fertilizer, equipment, facilities and personal hygiene, and practical case studies (FSMA Produce Safety Rule training).

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