Food Safety Certification Specialist - Bilingual skills desired but not required

Who we are: CCOF advances organic agriculture for a healthy world. We advocate on behalf of our members for organic policies, support the growth of organic through education and grants, and provide organic certification that is personal and accessible.

CCOF is a nonprofit organization governed by the people who grow and make our food. Founded in California 50 years ago, our roots now span the breadth of North America, and our presence is internationally recognized. We are supported by an organic family of farmers, ranchers, processors, retailers, consumers, and policymakers. Together, we work to realize a future where organic is the norm.

 

Position Summary:  

CCOF is expanding our Food Safety Certification team! We are seeking decisions and proficient Food Safety Certification Specialist to conduct GLOBALG.A.P. (and some PrimusGFS) technical reviews, issue certification decisions, and provide technical regulatory customer support to organic farming and handling operations.   

If you are passionate about Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), have experience with GLOBALG.A.P. and/or PrimusGFS certification standards, consider joining our team to support CCOF’s mission to advance organic agriculture for a healthy world.   

This is a full-time, non-exempt position that reports to the Assistant Director of Food Safety. This is a United States-based remote position.

 

Applications will be reviewed by January 17th, 2025. 

 

Essential Responsibilities: 

 

• Conduct technical reviews and issue certification decisions in various databases. Occasionally conduct onsite inspections and witness evaluations of other auditors in training or as part of maintenance of competency. 

• Perform key GFSI certification services, including onboarding, reviewing, and accepting new applicants. Assist in properly scoping audits according to the GLOBALG.A.P. or PrimusGFS rules.  

• Ensure a strong customer service-oriented certification approach alongside regulatory responsibilities by acting as the Food Safety Certification Service Specialist for CCOF’s Food Safety clients. 

• Support the marketing of CCOF’s GFSI certification services to attract new clients and facilitate client acquisition efforts.  

 

 Specific Duties 

 

• Conduct technical reviews and issue certification decisions for operations seeking GLOBALG.A.P. (and potentially PrimusGFS) certifications.  

• Maintain and ensure data accuracy and integrity of information and regulatory standards across client contracts, GLOBALG.A.P. and Azzule databases, CCOF’s database, and other applicable databases as necessary. 

• Conduct occasional farm or facility audits to the GLOBALG.A.P. (and potentially PrimusGFS) standards, including witness evaluations for auditors in training or as part of regular evaluation oversight. While auditing is not primary responsibility, occasional audits will be necessary to maintain competency in the standards.  

• Handle daily incoming Producer/Handler emails or phone inquiries, process corrective actions, and provide general support to farm/facility operations working with the standards.   

• Provide written and verbal instructions to CCOF clients regarding compliance with all applicable standards. 

• Provide technical support to the Assistant Director of Food Safety related to maintaining accreditation and compliance with GLOBALG.A.P. and PrimusGFS General Regulations.  

• Attend CCOF internal meetings.  

• Represent CCOF at trade shows, conferences, meetings, etc. as directed by the Assistant Director of Food Safety. 

• Support the Assistant Director of Food Safety in responding to issues as they ar