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Auditor FT & PT
Food Safety Net Services - San Antonio, TX
Food Safety Net Services is
currently hiring food safety auditors for full and part time positions
recently created due to business growth. The full time auditors are required
to travel up to 4-5 days per week; part time auditors may work on a flex
schedule of 3 days per week or less.
Full time auditors receive a competitive salary and benefit package with
FSNS. Part time auditors will be paid per completed job submitted. This is a
great opportunity for a professional who wants to maintain food industry
expertise, have a limited travel schedule, and earn a good income by
conducting auditing services.
JOB SUMMARY
The function of this position is apply scientific, engineering, and
analytical, and evaluation principles in research, development, production
technology, quality control, animal welfare, packaging, processing, and
utilization of foods in performing the essential responsibilities for this
position.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform auditing services
allowing objective assessment of functions and procedures for customers
primarily in the meat, pork, poultry area as well as other food industry
areas
- Conduct food safety, animal
welfare, regulatory, product evaluation, certification audits, and
customized audits for plants and processing facilities
- Demonstrates knowledge and
skills in HACCP. Must be able to complete HACCP training certification
- Demonstrates ability to become
highly proficient with GFSI auditing requirements. Must be able to
successfully complete BRC Third Party Auditor Training
- Assist in developing the
consulting and education branches of the company
- Maintain correspondence and
data interpretation for new and existing customers
- Perform product quality/ food
safety evaluations
- Represent FSNS at trade shows
and seminars
- Maintain a high degree of
technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending
professional workshops and being aware of food industry issues and
trends
- Supervise or participate with
special projects as assigned by the management team
- Assist in the food testing
laboratory as assigned
- EXTENSIVE TRAVEL 90 % of the
work week
OTHER DUTIES
- Perform other duties as
assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- This job has no supervisory
responsibilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. Degree in Animal Science
or related field
- 2+ years
experience or equivalent in QA or Food Safety
- Experience with USDA and FDA
inspected manufacturing facilities
- HACCP Trained or Certified
preferred
- Quality Assurance or Food
Safety Expertise in a beef, pork or poultry plant environment preferred
- Working knowledge of USDA
(FSIS) and/ or FDA inspections guidelines preferred
- Animal Welfare Auditing
preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the
following:
- Analytical - Synthesizes
complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Designs
work flows and procedures
- Design - Generates creative
solutions; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to
detail
- Problem Solving - Identifies
and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative
solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
- Project Management - Develops
project plans; Coordinates projects; Manages project team activities
- Technical Skills - Strives to
continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others
- Customer Service - Manages
difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to
customer needs; Meets commitments
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses
on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Keeps
emotions under control
- Oral Communication - Speaks
clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and
gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates
in meetings
- Written Communication - Writes
clearly and informatively; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents
numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written
information
- Teamwork - Balances team and
individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to
others' views; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build
morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports
everyone's efforts to succeed
- Visionary Leadership - Inspires
respect and trust; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and
subordinates
- Change Management -
Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes
resistance
- Delegation - Delegates work
assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority
to work independently
- Leadership - Exhibits
confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform
well; Gives appropriate recognition to others
- Quality Management - Looks for
ways to improve and promote quality
- Business Acumen - Understands
business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to
profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals
- Cost Consciousness - Works
within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue ; Conserves
organizational resources
- Diversity - Demonstrates
knowledge of EEO policy; Educates others on the value of diversity;
Promotes a harassment-free environment
- Ethics - Treats people with
respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and
ethically; Upholds organizational values
- Organizational Support -
Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and
values
- Strategic Thinking - Develops
strategies to achieve organizational goals
- Judgment - Exhibits sound and
accurate judgment; Makes timely decisions
- Motivation - Sets and achieves
challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles
- Planning/Organizing - Uses time
efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks;
Develops realistic action plans
- Professionalism - Approaches
others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts
responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
- Quality - Applies feedback to
improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
- Quantity - Strives to increase
productivity
- Safety and Security - Observes
safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions
- Adaptability - Manages
competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or
unexpected events
- Attendance/Punctuality -
Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent
- Dependability - Follows
instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for
own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
- Initiative - Seeks increased
responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks
for and takes advantage of opportunities
- Innovation - Displays original
thinking and creativity; Generates suggestions for improving work
Language Skills
- Ability to read and interpret
documents such as regulatory requirements, certification standards,
instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine,
professional reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively
before groups of customers or employees of organization
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to work with
mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and
financial documents
- Ability to apply concepts such
as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical
situations
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to solve practical and
complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to interpret a variety
of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Computer Skills
- To perform this job
successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office
Products
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.
- Regularly required to stand,
sit, walk, use hands and arms, talk and hear
- Occasionally lift up to 25
pounds
- Color vision and depth
perception
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.
- Potential exposure to odors,
fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological
pathogens
- Noise level varies from quiet
to loud
- Temperature varies from hot to
cold
- Interactive and fast-paced team
oriented tasks
- Potential extreme cold and warm
temperatures
SAFETY:
- Required to wear appropriate
protective clothing
- Required to use appropriate
protective equipment
- Responsible for the safety of
oneself and others working within their area
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