SQF Auditor
Core
Conduct third-party food safety audits across US facilities to evaluate compliance with the SQF Code and food safety management systems.
Role type
Senior SQF Auditor (Food Safety)
Builds
Third-party food safety certifications and audit reports for food manufacturing, processing, and distribution sites.
Domain
Food Safety / Quality Assurance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
SQF Code knowledge, HACCP principles, GMPs, FDA regulations (FSMA), audit planning, documentation review, nonconformity reporting, corrective action validation, stakeholder interviewing, report writing.
Preferred skills
Active SQF Auditor certification, ability to obtain certification, valid driver's license, willingness to travel.
Responsibilities
Plan and conduct initial, surveillance, and recertification audits; review food safety plans and HACCP systems; assess sanitation, allergen control, and traceability; interview staff and gather evidence; document findings and validate corrective actions; complete audit reports.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC