Auditor CAFE Practices - Monte Carmelo

Role Summary

Carry out audits (schedule, scope, sampling, logistics) and carry out visits to rural properties and processing/storage facilities.

Verify CAFE Practices requirements (social/labor, environmental, traceability and records management), through interviews, observation and document analysis.

Conduct opening/closing meetings and communicate findings, non-conformities and opportunities for improvement clearly and objectively.

Prepare reports with verifiable evidence, within VO deadlines and quality standards.

Requirements

Mandatory requirements

• Complete higher education or technical education with proven experience in areas such as: Agronomy, Environmental/Forestry Engineering, Environmental Management, Biological Sciences, Occupational Safety, Administration/Processes, or related.
• Experience in audits/inspections/verifications or technical work with coffee farming, cooperatives, processing, technical assistance, socio-environmental compliance and/or traceability.
• Practical knowledge of field routine (property visits, interviews, evidence assessment) and document analysis.
• Solid understanding of applicable labor and OSH legislation and basic environmental requirements (waste management, water/effluents, use/storage of agrochemicals).

Differentiators (desirable)

• Previous experience with CAFE Practices (auditor, auditor in training, or working with Starbucks suppliers).
• Experience with other standards/certifications: Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, Organic, ISO 14001/45001, SMETA/ETI, etc.
• Auditing courses (e.g.: Internal Auditor/Lead Auditor, social audit, chain of custody).
• Familiarity with dry/wet processing, storage, classification and batch traceability.
• Live (or be able to travel easily) to the region of the vacancy: Monte Carmelo.

About the Company

QIMA offers solutions for the food industry, from farm to table, through recognized GFSI certifications (PrimusGFS, GLOBAL.GAP, 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.