Organic Standards Auditor

As an Organic Standards Auditor you will conduct on-site audits of organic operators across the United States supporting certification activities in accordance with applicable organic standards and internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site audits and inspections of organic operators including farms livestock operations processors handlers and other relevant scopes.
• Plan and prepare audits including prior review of documentation risk assessment sampling definition and preparation of standard-specific checklists.
• Conduct interviews facility and field inspections document reviews and evidence collection.
• Verify traceability systems mass balance records input approvals production records and organic integrity controls.
• Assess risks related to contamination commingling fraud prohibited substances and other risks to organic integrity.
• Prepare clear complete accurate and timely audit reports including documentation of nonconformities and corrective action deadlines.
• Review corrective action evidence and support the certification decision-making process in accordance with internal procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of regulatory changes organic standards and internal certification policies.
• Act with professionalism ethics impartiality confidentiality and a strong commitment to quality.
• Travel frequently within the assigned region and when required to other areas of the United States.

Qualifications :

• Demonstrated experience as an Organic Auditor Inspector or Certification Specialist preferably under the USDA National Organic Program (USDA NOP).
• Knowledge of additional organic standards or programs such as EU Organic Regulation Brazil Organic Regulation Demeter or Fair Trade is a plus.
• Practical experience conducting audits involving traceability mass balance input verification record review and risk assessment.
• Experience identifying and evaluating risks related to contamination commingling labeling fraud prevention and organic integrity.
• Ability to independently conduct audits and write high-quality technical reports in English.
• Experience with one or more certification scopes including:
  • Crop production
  • Livestock production
  • Wild crop harvesting
  • Processing and handling
  • Storage distribution and trading activities
• Strong organizational communication and time-management skills.
• Availability and willingness to travel extensively for field audits.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel domestically within the United States.

Additional Information :

• Technical degree bachelors degree or higher education in Agronomy Agriculture Animal Science Veterinary Medicine Food Science Biology Environmental Science Sustainability or a related field; equivalent proven experience in the organic sector or certification/audit activities will also be considered.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This is a remote position; however candidates must be based in one of the following hiring regions: East Coast Midwest or West Coast.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Contract