Retail Food Safety Auditor
About The Position
Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media. We are currently seeking a Food Safety Auditor as part of our Institutional Business Group. This is a full-time position responsible for auditing retail grocery and food service establishments. The Food Safety Auditor conducts audits to measure conformity with established regulatory, industry, and customer brand standards related to food safety, workplace safety, and facility standards. The role also includes coaching and training on nonconformities identified during audits.
Requirements
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and an associate degree, with at least 2+ years of experience supporting retail food safety and sanitation programs
- Certified Professional – Food Safety (CP-FS) credential from NEHA, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of the start date (not required for candidates with REHS/RS credential)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license
- Ability to travel regionally, including approximately 30% overnight travel
- Strong time management skills, self-motivation, effective communication skills, and a professional demeanor
Nice To Haves
- Registered Sanitarian or equivalent (e.g., REHS/RS credential)
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food and Nutrition, Restaurant Management/Hospitality, Environmental Health, Education, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Conduct audits against food safety standards within the assigned territory.
- Provide coaching and training related to food safety and sanitation violations.
- Communicate suggested corrective actions to site-level personnel.
- Learn account standards, participate in initial calibration activities, and pass the calibration exam.
- Complete audits using an Android or iOS tablet.
- Travel to client sites to conduct audits.
- Maintain or replace wall charts, job aids, stickers, test strips, and similar materials. (Some minor hand tool use may be required to tighten small fittings.)
- Evaluate equipment service needs and coordinate technician support when necessary or when issues cannot be quickly resolved.
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Perform internal reporting and administrative tasks.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- 401(k)
- benefits
- company vehicle
- Company-issued laptop, mobile phone, tablet, and required software
- Initial training, calibration, onboarding, and ongoing education opportunities
- Opportunities to engage with client accounts and grow within retail food safety programs
- medical
- dental
- vision
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
