Food Safety Auditor-Full Time

Intertek

9d•Remote

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a remote Food Safety Auditor in the United States to join its Business Assurance team in the second or third quarter of 2026. The position performs first-, second-, and third-party food safety management system assessments in manufacturing and service industries, following Intertek policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role provides practical and technical support to the food and beverage industry through audits, inspections, consulting, and in-person and virtual training. Travel is extensive—up to 85%—and may include domestic and international destinations. Candidates must reside in and be legally authorized to work in the United States. The auditor assesses client facilities and provides technical training to management and employees on food safety programs, integrated pest management, operational methods, personnel practices, maintenance for food safety, and cleaning practices. The auditor prepares written reports documenting observations and, where appropriate, corrective actions. Auditors may work as lead auditors and coordinate with other team members, while working within a geographically distributed team. Intertek offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, vacation and sick time (PTO), and tuition reimbursement. Individual compensation is based on factors including skills, experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science from an accredited college or university.
Currently qualified as a Food Safety Lead Auditor in a GFSI-benchmarked scheme, such as SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, or IFS.
Two years of previous work experience in food safety, food packaging, or food ingredients manufacturing, or an audit log showing at least 140 hours of third-party food safety management system auditing experience; submit the audit log with the application.
Knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations.
Certificate in HACCP Implementation or PCQI.
Knowledge of GFSI standards and the certification process.
Knowledge or general understanding of various management system standards and guidelines.
Basic technical ability with Microsoft Office 365 and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated and reliable, with a strong independent work ethic.
Ability to ask questions and present findings.
Strong organization, creativity, and project management skills.
Commitment to conducting business with integrity and in full compliance with the law.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively, up to 85% of the time, including weekend travel; candidates should be comfortable traveling three to five nights per week. Primarily domestic travel is expected, with some international travel potentially required.
Ability to work under difficult conditions in diverse cultural and physical environments.
Must reside in and be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Conduct document reviews and pre-assessments, provide feedback on shortcomings, and determine whether applicable standard requirements have been met.
Prepare and send audit plans to auditees in advance using the appropriate documents and forms.
Arrange travel plans and provide directions and relevant information to audit team members.
Conduct opening and closing meetings to explain audit objectives, scope, process, and plan.
Conduct audits by interviewing personnel, observing and inspecting operations, and sampling records to assess conformity to applicable standards.
Coordinate with other team members as necessary to assess the validity of their findings in relation to lead auditor findings.
Define and present findings to customers and advise them of Intertek requirements, including timelines for addressing non-conformances.
Assess corrections, corrective action plans, and supporting evidence.
Prepare audit reports and, as lead auditor, review team members’ documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Ensure required documents are in place for presentation to the Registration Review Team and respond to review findings when issued.
Conduct food safety audits of client facilities and provide technical training on food safety programs and related operational practices.
Provide practical and technical support to the food and beverage industry through training, consulting, and inspections.
Perform other duties as assigned.