Food Safety Auditor-Full Time

Intertek•United States,

10d•Remote

About The Position

Intertek is hiring a remote Food Safety Auditor for its Business Assurance team, with an anticipated start 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 auditor provides practical and technical support to the food and beverage industry through audits, inspections, consulting, and in-person or virtual training. Training at client facilities addresses food safety programs, integrated pest management, operational methods, personnel practices, maintenance for food safety, and cleaning practices. The auditor documents observations and issues in written reports and identifies corrective actions where needed. This is a remote, travel-based position requiring travel up to 85% of the time, including travel that may involve weekends and occasional international assignments. Travel is primarily domestic, with assignments potentially including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The auditor may be away from home three to five nights per week. Applicants must reside in and be legally able to work in the United States. Compensation is determined based on candidate-specific factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications. Intertek describes its benefits as including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, vacation and sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement, and more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Food Science discipline 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.
At least 2 years of previous work experience in food safety, food packaging, or food ingredients manufacturing.
Audit log documenting 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 management system standards and guidelines.
Basic technical ability with Microsoft Office 365 and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database tools.
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record for visiting client sites.
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 and occasional international travel; comfortable traveling three to five nights per week.
Ability to work under difficult conditions in diverse cultural and physical environments.
Must reside in and be legally able to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Conduct document reviews and pre-assessments, and provide customers with feedback on shortcomings against applicable standards.
Prepare and send audit plans to auditees in advance using 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 to assess conformity with applicable standards through interviews, observations, inspections, and record sampling.
Liaise with team members as needed to determine the validity of their findings in relation to lead auditor findings.
Define and present findings to customers, and advise them of Intertek requirements and timelines for addressing non-conformances.
Assess corrections, corrective-action plans, and supporting evidence.
Prepare audit reports.
As Lead Auditor, review team members’ documentation for accuracy and completeness and ensure required documents are ready for the Registration Review Team.
Respond effectively to review findings when issued.
Provide technical training and practical support to clients on food safety operations and related programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.