Agriculture Auditor | California Area

QIMA • Fresno, CA

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Agriculture Auditor conducts food safety inspections and audits in accordance with QIMA/WQS requirements and scheme-owner rules. The role includes planning assigned audits, evaluating and summarizing findings, preparing reports within required timeframes, and communicating results to client representatives. The position is remote and based in the California area, with travel of up to 80% by automobile or airplane; some international travel and weekend travel may be necessary.

Requirements

• At least two years of education in an agricultural or crop-based, or food-related subject.
• Five years of work experience, including at least three years in the agricultural sector.
• Live in the California area.
• GLOBALG.A.P. and PGFS scheme qualifications.
• Travel up to 80% of the time by automobile or airplane; some travel may be international.
• Weekend travel may be necessary to meet utilization requirements.

Nice To Haves

• A 16-hour or two-day HACCP course based on Codex.
• A one-week/40-hour Lead Auditor Course or equivalent, such as ISO 9001 or ISO 22000.
• Food Hygiene Training of at least eight hours covering site management, water, fertilizer, equipment, facilities, personal hygiene, practical case studies, and FSMA Produce Safety Rule training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety inspections and audits in accordance with QIMA/WQS and scheme-owner rules.
• Develop inspection and audit reports within the required timeframe.
• Summarize and evaluate inspection and audit findings.
• Communicate inspection and audit findings and results to client representatives.
• Develop effective audit plans to complete assigned inspections and audits within the required timeframe.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree