Auditor - GlobalG.A.P |PGFS | Oregon Area

QIMA Hong Kong; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QIMA Hong Kong’s Food division in Portland, United States is seeking a seasoned food safety auditor to conduct inspections/audits under QIMA/WQS rules and scheme owner guidelines. You will craft inspection reports within set timeframes and clearly communicate findings to client representatives.

The role requires 5 years in agriculture, with at least 3 years in the sector, a relevant education, and certifications such as HACCP and Lead Auditor. Onsite work in Oregon is expected.

Qualifications

• Education: Agricultural/crop-based, food-related subject with a minimum duration of 2 years.
• Experience: 5 years of work experience, with at least 3 years in the agricultural sector.
• Schemes: GLOBALG.A.P. and PGFS.
• Desirable: 16-hour or 2-day HACCP course based on Codex.
• Desirable: Lead Auditor Course (ISO 9001 or ISO 22000).
• Desirable: Food Hygiene Training (min. 8 hours) covering site management, water, fertilizer, equipment, facilities, hygiene, 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.

Skills

Food safety

Audits & inspections

Client communication

Report writing

Education

Agricultural/food-related education (2 years)

Tools

HACCP course

Lead Auditor Course

FSMA training

ISO 9001/ISO 22000 training

Job description

Qima Division: Food

Reference NO: REF1804P

Location: Portland, United States

Date of Publication: 2025.01.03

JOIN US!
If you are passionate about sustainability and continuous improvement in the agricultural sector, we want to meet you!

At QIMA, we are on a mission to offer our clients smart solutions to make products you can trust.

Operating in over 1000 countries, we serve the consumer products, food and life sciences industries and help more than 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers and growers acheve quality excellence. We combine on-the-ground expertise with digital solutions that bring accuracy, transparency and intelligence for quality and compliance data.

What sets us apart is our unique culture. Our 5,000 Qimers live and make decisions every day by our QIMA values. With client passion, integrity, and a commitment to making things simple, we disrupted the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry. Are you ready to hop on this exciting ride with us and help us achieve our mission?

• Conduct food safety inspections/audits following QIMA/WQS and scheme owner rules.
• Develop inspections/audits reports within a determined timeframe.
• Summarizeand 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: 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 Oregon area.
• Schemes: GLOBALG.A.P. and PGFS.
• 16-hour or 2-day HACCP course based on Codex. (Desirable)
• Lead Auditor Course with a duration of one week/40 hours or equivalent (ISO 9001 or ISO 22000). (Desirable)
• 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). (Desirable)