Agriculture Standards Auditor | California Area

QIMA • Fresno, CA

5h • Remote

About The Position

QIMA is seeking an Agriculture Standards Auditor to conduct food safety inspections and audits in accordance with QIMA/WQS and scheme owner rules. The role includes preparing inspection and audit reports within established timeframes, summarizing and evaluating findings, and communicating results to client representatives. The auditor will also develop effective plans to complete assigned inspections and audits on schedule. The position is in the Certification department and is remote in the California area, with Fresno, California listed as the city.

Requirements

• Education in an agricultural/crop-based or food-related subject, with a minimum duration of two years.
• Five years of work experience, including at least three years in the agricultural sector.
• Live in the California area.
• Experience or qualifications involving GLOBALG.A.P. and PGFS schemes.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety inspections and audits following QIMA/WQS and scheme owner rules.
• Develop inspection and audit reports within a determined 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 a determined timeframe.

What This Job Offers

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