Food Safety Auditor/SQF Auditor
REPORTING TO:
Eurofins Food Safety Systems Audit Operations Manager
GEOGRAPHICAL
REPORTING LOCATION:
Jacksonville, FL
WORKING LOCATION:
Home Based Position throughout the US with 50-75% travel required
OVERALL OBJECTIVES:
To conduct third party food safety audits and third party food safety certification audits
MAIN ASSIGNMENTS:
To conduct third party SQF 1000 and /or SQF 2000 certification audits
SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS:
-Schedule and execute SQF certification audits
-Manage Corrective Actions in conjunction with supplier in order to close out audits to grant certification
-Follow Eurofins Certification Standard Operating Procedures
-Follow reporting requirements
-Maintain auditor standing with audit scheme owners
OTHER ASSIGNMENTS:
Execute other audits as requested or needed such as Second Party Food Safety Audits, Third Party (Eurofins) Food Safety Audits, and other GFSI benchmarked audits as needed to meet clients’ demand.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL CRITERIA:
Quality/content of written reports, adhering to reporting turn around times, adheres to corrective action close out requirements, maintaining good auditor standing and current registration requirements. Adhering to Eurofins policies.
REQUIRED PROFILE
Personal Qualities/Profile:
Ability to work independently and efficiently
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent technical writing ability
Works well under pressure and handles adverse situations
Problem solving ability
Initial Education Background:
BS degree in food related or bioscience discipline
Additional Education Background:
HACCP Training with certificate issued (16 hours, 2 days)
Auditor Training with certificate issued (40 hours, 5 days)
Training in specific audit scheme with certificate issued (SQF, BRC, etc..)
Meet requirements of SQF registered auditor
Languages:
English speaking and writing is a must, fluency in other languages welcomed.
Type and duration of previous experience:
-4-5 years experience in a position with Food Safety Responsibility-At least 5 years experience in food safety auditing of commercial manufacturing operations
-In-depth knowledge of food manufacturing and process control
Specific skills required in terms of:
Technical knowledge:
-Working knowledge of HACCP
-Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements for the processing of consumer food products
-Working knowledge of required auditing standards
-Working knowledge of regulatory requirements for consumer product labeling desired.
Management capabilities:
NoneIT knowledge requirements:
Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office and Quickfire
Driving License: Valid state issued driver’s license required, Passport desired.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Laboratory setting that involves glassware, hazardous chemicals, and others working in close proximity.
Mail resume: Eurofins Scientific, 2200 Rittenhouse St., Suite 175, Des Moines, IA 50321
To apply for any of these positions, resumes should be sent to employment@eurofinsus.com.