- Conduct food safety inspections/audits following QIMA/WQS and scheme owner rules.
- Develop inspections/audits reports within a determined timeframe.
- Summarize and evaluate inspection/audit findings.
- Communicate findings/results of inspections/audits with client representatives.
- Develop effective audit plans for the completion of assigned inspections/audits within a determined timeframe.
- Education: Agricultural/crop-based, food-related subject with a minimum duration of 2 years.
- Experience: 5 years of work experience of which at least 3 years in the agricultural sector.
- Location: Live in California area.
- Schemes: GLOBALG.A.P. and PGFS.
- 16-hour or 2-day HACCP course based on Codex. (Desirable)
- Lead Auditor Course with a duration of one week/40 hours or equivalent (ISO 9001 or ISO 22000). (Desirable)
- Food Hygiene Training (min. 8 hours) covering: site management, water, fertilizer, equipment, facilities and personal hygiene, and practical case studies (FSMA Produce Safety Rule training). (Desirable)
- Travel up to 80% of the time - by automobile/airplane; some travel may be international. Weekend travel may be necessary to meet utilization requirements.
*GGAP: Lead Auditor, HACCP, PSA.
*PGFS: Lead Auditor, HACCP.