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Remote Intern Food Safety Inspection Jobs in California

RH

Director, Safety

Corte Madera, CA · On-site +1

$175K - $200K/yr

Serve as RH's primary Safety partner during regulatory inspections, external audits and agency interactions. Operational, Construction & Food Safety * Partner across Galleries, Distribution, Home ...

QIMA

Agriculture Auditor | California Area

Fresno, CA · Remote

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 ...

ASM Global

Regional Chef | Live Nation West

Concord, CA · Remote

$105/hr

Expert knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety practices and the ability toidentifyand correct problems ... WORKING CONDITIONS Location:Remote in CA, WA, NM, AZ. (This is a remote position; however ...

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What does a remote intern food safety inspection do?

A Remote Intern in Food Safety Inspection assists with monitoring and evaluating food production processes to ensure compliance with safety regulations, often by analyzing reports, reviewing documentation, and participating in virtual meetings. They may help conduct risk assessments, assist in creating safety protocols, and support data management from a remote location. This role provides valuable experience in food safety standards and regulatory practices while allowing interns to work from home or another offsite location.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote intern food safety inspection?

To thrive as a Remote Intern Food Safety Inspector, you need foundational knowledge of food safety standards, strong attention to detail, and typically, coursework or a degree in food science or a related field. Familiarity with inspection software, online reporting tools, and industry regulations such as HACCP is often required. Strong communication, analytical thinking, and time management skills help you effectively assess compliance and collaborate with teams remotely. These skills ensure accurate inspections, regulatory compliance, and the protection of public health in a virtual work environment.

What are some challenges remote interns in food safety inspection might face, and how can they overcome them?

Remote interns in Food Safety Inspection often face challenges such as limited hands-on experience and difficulty accessing on-site resources. To overcome these, interns can proactively engage with their supervisors and peers through regular virtual meetings, make use of digital tools for data analysis and reporting, and seek out virtual training modules or webinars. Building strong communication skills and showing initiative in asking questions will help bridge the gap between remote and in-person learning, ensuring valuable professional development.

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Auditor, Food Safety, BRCGS / SQF

SCS Global Services

Emeryville, CA • Remote

Full-time, Contractor

Re-posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct audits in facilities (and farms for SQF) to assess compliance with applicable standards and protocols.

  • Perform inspections, review corrective actions, and submit audit reports for review and certification.

  • Schedule, prepare, and coordinate audit activities, including sending audit plans, booking travel, and maintaining client records.

Job description

Job Overview

The Food Safety auditor is responsible for conducting audits in facilities (and farms for SQF) in accordance with both the audit scheme and SCS protocol. Auditors travel to client sites, perform inspections, determine compliance, review corrective actions, and submit their audit reports for review and certification.

This is a contract position. SQF is open across the US; BRC is open to all Canadian Geographic Regions and US Costal Regions: North & South East (i.e. FL, VA, Carolinas, DE, NY/NJ/CT), CA, PNW (OR or WA).

Relevant Standards/Schemes

  • SQF
  • BRC

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Audit Coordination

  • Schedule and confirm audit date with client
  • Prepare and send client audit plan according to protocols
  • Book travel, hotel and transportation according to company policy, and submit expense reports

Audit Services

  • Adhere to all quality and code of conduct standards
  • Conduct audits using applicable checklists, forms, and tools
  • Maintain positive client relationships and respond to all client inquiries and concerns
  • Submit complete and accurate audit reports within established timelines
  • Ensure thorough client records are maintained

Program Quality and Compliance

  • Attend trainings to maintain qualification to conduct audits; maintain training records
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable regulations and standards
  • Prepare clients for audit process by sending required audit plan

    Qualifications (Minimum requirements per scheme or QMS)

    • Familiarity with the third-party certification process
    • Strong communication and customer service skills
    • Well-developed organizational and time management skills
    • Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and database systems
    • Willing to travel up to 75%, mostly overnight travel throughout the US and Canada

    Education and Experience

    SQF

    • University degree in a related food sector category, food science, food technology, or related discipline
    • 40-hour Lead Auditor training course (e.g. Exemplar Global, IRCA)
    • 2-day HACCP training course
    • 5-day SQF Lead Auditor training
    • 15 hours of continuing professional development
    • 5-years of full-time food industry experience in a food-related technical, professional, or supervisory role

    BRC

    • University degree in a food-related or bioscience discipline, or as a minimum have successfully completed a higher education course in a food or bioscience-related discipline (a minimum of 10 years industry experience may be used in lieu of a 4-year degree with BRC approval)
    • 5+ years of professional experience related to the food industry
    • 2-day HACCP training course
    • Lead Auditor course from a third party AND the BRC current food safety standard training course OR BRC Lead Auditor course with current standard training
    • 40-hour quality management system training (e.g. Exemplar Global, IRCA, BRC 3rd-party course)

    Physical Requirements

    This is an office-based job 25% of the time and a field position 75% of the time. Must be able to sit 6+ hours per day. Keyboarding 6+ hours per day. Must be able to speak and listen in person and on the phone. Must be able to physically travel to audit sites via both plane and car. Travel to audit sites requires the ability to stand, walk and carry up to 20 lbs. of equipment, possibly on steep, rough terrain.

    Work Environment

    • Remote (home office based) and client sites across the US/Canada
    • While auditing/assessing:
      • Processing equipment in facilities
      • Pesticide and other chemical storage facilities
      • Temperature extremes of high heat or cold

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