Agriculture Standards Auditor (Contractor) | California Area

Role Summary

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.

Requirements

• 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).

About the Company

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.