Organic Standards Auditor

Role Summary

As an Organic Standards Auditor, you will conduct on-site audits of organic operators across the United States, supporting certification activities in accordance with applicable organic standards and internal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site audits and inspections of organic operators, including farms, livestock operations, processors, handlers, and other relevant scopes.
• Plan and prepare audits, including prior review of documentation, risk assessment, sampling definition, and preparation of standard-specific checklists.
• Conduct interviews, facility and field inspections, document reviews, and evidence collection.
• Verify traceability systems, mass balance records, input approvals, production records, and organic integrity controls.
• Assess risks related to contamination, commingling, fraud, prohibited substances, and other risks to organic integrity.
• Prepare clear, complete, accurate, and timely audit reports, including documentation of nonconformities and corrective action deadlines.
• Review corrective action evidence and support the certification decision-making process in accordance with internal procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of regulatory changes, organic standards, and internal certification policies.
• Act with professionalism, ethics, impartiality, confidentiality, and a strong commitment to quality.
• Travel frequently within the assigned region and, when required, to other areas of the United States.
• Demonstrated experience as an Organic Auditor, Inspector, or Certification Specialist, preferably under the USDA National Organic Program (USDA NOP).
• Knowledge of additional organic standards or programs, such as EU Organic Regulation, Brazil Organic Regulation, Demeter, or Fair Trade, is a plus.
• Practical experience conducting audits involving traceability, mass balance, input verification, record review, and risk assessment.
• Experience identifying and evaluating risks related to contamination, commingling, labeling, fraud prevention, and organic integrity.
• Ability to independently conduct audits and write high-quality technical reports in English.

Requirements

Experience with one or more certification scopes, including

• Crop production
• Livestock production
• Wild crop harvesting
• Processing and handling
• Storage, distribution, and trading activities
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Availability and willingness to travel extensively for field audits.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel domestically within the United States.

Technical degree, bachelor’s degree, or higher education in Agronomy, Agriculture, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Food Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field; equivalent proven experience in the organic sector or certification/audit activities will also be considered.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This is a remote position; however, candidates must be based in one of the following hiring regions: East Coast, Midwest, or West Coast.

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.

About the Company

About QIMA

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

Operating in over 100 countries, we serve the consumer products, food, and life sciences industries and help more than 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and growers achieve 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?

Accept education and training in production safety, be equipped with the knowledge of production safety necessary for work, like dangerous agents, prevention measures and emergency procedures.

Know the hazard risks at workplace and follow up the lab safety requirements;

Use appropriate PPE at work area, if and when required and be aware of: the risks appropriate PPE will control or minimize , report immediately incase the PPE is worn off or lost, maintenance and inspection arrangements of PPE;

Report hazards to HSE coordinator when find;

Familiar with escape map, be equipped with usage of extinguishers and some escape skills.

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