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SGS

Food Safety Auditor

$80K - $90K/yr

As the Food Safety and Animal Feed Auditor , you will perform third-party audits per SGS Certification procedures and requirements of one or more applicable standards (i.e. GMP, SFSF, HACCP with ...

BSI Group

Food Safety Auditor

Concord, NC · On-site

The Food Safety Auditor is responsible for assessing and ensuring compliance with standards related to food safety, quality, and management systems, such as FSSC 22000 (Food Safety Management System)

BSI Prof Serv EHS West

Food Safety Auditor

Concord, NC · On-site

The Food Safety Auditor is responsible for assessing and ensuring compliance with standards related to food safety, quality, and management systems, such as FSSC 22000 (Food Safety Management System)

EAGLE Certification Group

Food Auditor

Dayton, OH · On-site

$400 - $800/day

EAGLE is seeking Food Safety Auditors that are interested in making a positive impact and serving the needs of our clients. The Food Safety auditor is responsible for conducting audits in facilities ...

3M HEALTHCARE

Youth Safety Auditor

Omaha, NE · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

This role conducts safety audits, documents safety procedures, and completes reports addressing the efforts to protect youth. It performs fact‑finding investigations and analyzes safety measures.

NSF

Retail Food Safety Auditor - NYC

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$45K - $83K/yr

As a Retail Food Safety Auditor - New York City, you will play a crucial role in the mission of NSF - to protect and improve human and planet health. As a food safety auditor, you will have the ...

NSF

Auditor II Retail - Phoenix, AZ

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

As the Food Safety Auditor II - Phoenix, AZ, you will play a crucial role in the mission of NSF - to protect and improve human and planet health. As a food safety auditor, you will have the ...

Simple Mills

Quality & Food Safety Auditor

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Role Description The Quality & Food Safety Auditor will be a critical role on the Supplier Quality team responsible for supporting the Simple Mills Quality & Food Safety risk mitigation strategy by ...

Simple Mills

Quality & Food Safety Auditor

Chicago, IL · Remote

Role Description The Quality & Food Safety Auditor will be a critical role on the Supplier Quality team responsible for supporting the Simple Mills Quality & Food Safety risk mitigation strategy by ...

NSF

Auditor II Retail - Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

As the Food Safety Auditor II - Phoenix, AZ, you will play a crucial role in the mission of NSF - to protect and improve human and planet health. As a food safety auditor, you will have the ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for safety auditor in the United States is $72,633.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Safety Auditor is responsible for assessing workplace environments, procedures, and policies to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards. They conduct audits, identify potential hazards, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks. Their role helps organizations maintain a safe working environment, reduce accidents, and ensure regulatory compliance. Safety Auditors may also provide training and guidance to employees and management on best safety practices.

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Infographic showing various Safety Auditor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,633 per year, or $34.9 per hour.

Food Safety Auditor

SGS

Remote

$80K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Company Description
We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
SGS helps to improve food safety, enhance quality, support sustainable development, improve margins, and protect brands. SGS auditors have the industry and business expertise to perform food audits against chosen criteria and code of practice.
As the Food Safety and Animal Feed Auditor, you will perform third-party audits per SGS Certification procedures and requirements of one or more applicable standards (i.e. GMP, SFSF, HACCP with future development of higher standard like GMP+, FAMIQS). You will also perform the collection and analysis of sufficient information to provide a recommendation for certification.
Position may be located anywhere in the U.S.
  • Perform certification audits in any capacity in conformance with the SGS Global/Local procedures, sector specific schemes/standards, ensure that such duties are performed in an efficient and commercially expedient way.
  • Upon evidence gained during audits, provides with determination whether registration should be recommended or allowed to continue.
  • Assimilate, understand, and operate the SGS Certification System in all auditing activities.
  • Collaborate with teams of Auditors during the auditing activities.
  • Strive to provide customers with sufficient audit experience to cover the whole of SGS's Certification's accredited activities.
  • Assist in the training of other Auditors and Senior Auditors during planned audits or during other training functions.
  • Actively participates in witness audits by SGS or accreditation bodies.
  • Maintains all audit-related credentials.
  • Undertake any other activities as directed by the Manager, Certification Audit or Manager, Technical Accreditation.
  • Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in animal feed / nutrition, food science or bio science is required.
  • 2+ years' work experience and qualified as Lead Auditor to HACCP (third party audit scheme eg., SQF)
  • Minimum 2 years' work experience of proven management function in food industry.
  • Minimum 2 years' work experience in quality assurance function or food safety management system coordination.

Travel
  • Travels up to 80% of the time - automobile / airplane, some travel might be international with flight time 8+ hours depending on the destination. Weekend travel may be necessary to meet utilization requirements.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
  • Strong background and knowledge of technical applications of the standards
  • Language Skills: Highest advanced level of English
  • Mathematical Skills: Basic level
  • Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic level
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills.
  • Proactive attitude and excellent organizational skills
  • Effectively react in stressful situations and make clear, well-founded decisions regarding conformity during the audit.
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects while delivering results on time.
  • Act with integrity, tact, and character.

Compensation
The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.
  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
  • Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment) and an Auditor Bonus Plan.
  • Happiness:
    • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
    • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.
Position anticipated to close September 1, 2026.
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a call back. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.

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