Auditor, Food Safety, BRCGS / SQF

SCS Global Services; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SCS Global Services is seeking a Food Safety Auditor to conduct audits across the US and Canada. This role involves coordinating audits, ensuring compliance, and maintaining strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a degree in food science or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in the food industry.

Benefits

Work from home

Travel across US/Canada

Qualifications

• Familiarity with third-party certification processes.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%, primarily overnight across US and Canada.
• At least 5 years of full-time experience in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits in facilities and farms according to protocols.
• Prepare and send audit plans; maintain client relationships.
• Submit complete and accurate reports within deadlines.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Proficiency in Outlook

Database systems proficiency

Education

Degree in food science, technology or related field

Degree in food-related or bioscience discipline

40-hour Lead Auditor training

2-day HACCP training

5-day SQF Lead Auditor training

15 hours of professional development

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The Food Safety Auditor is responsible for conducting audits in facilities (and farms for SQF) according to the audit scheme and SCS protocol. Auditors travel to client sites, perform inspections, assess compliance, review corrective actions, and submit audit reports for review and certification.

This is a contract position. SQF is available across the US; BRC is open to all Canadian Geographic Regions and US Coastal Regions: North & South East (e.g., FL, VA, Carolinas, DE, NY/NJ/CT), CA, PNW (OR or WA).

• SQF
• BRC

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Audit Coordination

• Schedule and confirm audit dates with clients
• Prepare and send audit plans according to protocols
• Arrange travel, accommodations, and transportation; submit expense reports

Audit Services

• Follow all quality and conduct standards
• Conduct audits using checklists and tools
• Maintain positive client relationships and respond to inquiries
• Submit complete and accurate reports within deadlines
• Maintain thorough client records

Program Quality and Compliance

• Attend training to stay qualified for conducting audits; keep training records
• Stay updated on applicable regulations and standards
• Prepare clients for audits by providing required plans

Qualifications (Minimum requirements per scheme or QMS)

• Familiarity with third-party certification processes
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and database systems
• Willingness to travel up to 75%, primarily overnight across US and Canada

Education and Experience

SQF

• Degree in food science, technology, or related field
• 40-hour Lead Auditor training (e.g., Exemplar Global, IRCA)
• 2-day HACCP training
• 5-day SQF Lead Auditor training
• 15 hours of professional development
• At least 5 years of full-time experience in the food industry

BRC

• Degree in food-related or bioscience discipline, or equivalent experience (10+ years industry experience may substitute)
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience
• 2-day HACCP training
• Lead Auditor course from a third party and current BRC food safety standard training or equivalent
• 40-hour quality management system training

Physical Requirements

This role involves 25% office work and 75% fieldwork. Must be able to sit and keyboard for long periods, communicate effectively, and travel to sites via plane and car. Physical activities include standing, walking, and carrying equipment up to 20 lbs, sometimes on rugged terrain.

• Work from home and travel across US/Canada
• During audits: handling processing equipment, chemical storage, and working in temperature extremes