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Staff Auditor
Ecocert USA/NICS Staff Inspector - Ecocert USA/NICS Join Ecocert USA/NICS, part of the Ecocert Group, a global leader in organic and sustainability certifications. We're seeking a Staff Inspect... or to help ensure compliance with organic, textile, cosmetics, and sustainability standards.
Responsibilities:
Conduct inspections of farms, livestock, and manufacturing operations. Evaluate compliance with USDA Organic and private standards. Manage travel logistics (50-75% travel). Provide detailed inspection reports and collaborate with certification staff. Requirements:
2,000+ hours of relevant experience in agriculture, food, cosmetics, or textiles. Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and certification processes. Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and database tools. Benefits:
Comprehensive insurance (health, dental, vision, life). 401K with 4% match, competitive pay, PTO starting at 4 weeks, 10 holidays, and remote work flexibility. Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus. Join us in our mission to build a sustainable world through certification excellence. Diversity and inclusion are core to our values.
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Contract Inspector
NOFA NY Contract Inspector Opportunities with NOFA-NY for 2025
Are you an experienced organic inspector looking to expand your work with a mission-driven organization? The Northea... st Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY), a leader in organic advocacy and certification, is seeking qualified Crop, Livestock, and Handling Inspectors to join our team in 2025. With a commitment to supporting sustainable and organic agriculture, NOFA-NY has been at the forefront of fostering resilient communities and empowering farmers across New York State.
We are seeking inspectors to fulfill the following critical roles: -Crops/Livestock Inspector in the Northern Country region of New York State. -Handling Inspector in the NYC/Hudson Valley area.
We welcome inspectors based in New York State or those who regularly travel to these areas and are interested in picking up additional inspection work.
What We’re Looking For: -Experienced organic inspectors with expertise in crop, livestock, or handling operations. -A deep understanding of organic standards and regulations, with a commitment to upholding the integrity of the organic label. -Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills. -Flexibility to travel within designated regions. -A collaborative spirit and dedication to advancing organic agriculture.
Please reach out to Gemini Lyons at inspections@nofany.org or Dominique Mailloux dominique@nofany.org to express your interest or learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Together, we can cultivate a sustainable future for New York’s organic farming community.
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Contract Inspectors
Quality Certification Services (QCS) Contract Inspector Opportunities with QCS for 2025 Are you an experienced organic inspector looking to partner with a mission-driven organization? Quality Certification Service... s (QCS), one of the largest USDA-accredited certifiers in the southeastern United States, is seeking qualified Crop, Livestock, Handling and Aquaculture Inspectors to join our team in 2025. At QCS, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive certification services that promote and support sustainable and organic agriculture across diverse communities.
Opportunities for 2025 We are seeking contract inspectors to fulfill specific needs in the following regions and/or needs: • Bay Area, California: Handling inspections • Midwest: Livestock inspections • Deep South: Crop and Handling inspections • Mid-Atlantic: Crop and Handling inspections • Aquaculture Inspectors: Qualified under Canadian Organic Regime (COR) and European Union (EU) standards, with fluency in Spanish.
We welcome applications from inspectors based in these regions or those who regularly travel to these areas and wish to expand their inspection portfolio.
What We’re Looking For: • Experienced organic inspectors with expertise in crop, livestock, or handling operations. • A thorough understanding of USDA National Organic Program standards. • Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills. • Availability to travel within designated areas. • A passion for supporting organic and sustainable agriculture. Why Work with QCS? • Opportunities to grow your professional network and inspection experience. • Support from a knowledgeable and responsive certification team. • The satisfaction of contributing to an organization committed to ethical and sustainable practices. • Competitive compensation for contract services.
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Contract Inspectors
Quality Certification Services Are you an experienced organic inspector looking to partner with a mission-driven organization? Quality Certification Services (QCS), one of the largest USDA-accredited certifiers... in the southeastern United States, is seeking qualified Crop, Livestock, Handling and Aquaculture Inspectors to join our team in 2025. At QCS, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive certification services that promote and support sustainable and organic agriculture across diverse communities.
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Inspection Manager
Nature’s International Certification Services - NICS Ecocert USA/NICS, part of the Ecocert Group — a global organization focused on excellence in organic and sustainability certifications — is seeking a dedicated Inspection Manager ... to join our team. We welcome candidates who are enthusiastic about being part of our organization and contributing to our mission of building a sustainable world by supporting excellent quality and certification standards across multiple sectors.
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Quality and Accreditation Specialist
Quality Certification Services We are looking for a critical thinker committed to organic integrity, risk-based certification and robust processes to join our team.
The Quality and Accreditation Special... ist will assist the Quality and Accreditation Manager to coordinate and oversee quality systems and accreditation activities to ensure compliance with certification standards including Organic, ROC, and other schemes. Conduct complaint and fraud investigations, unannounced inspections and sampling in accordance with applicable accreditation requirements. Communicate investigation results with clients and team members. Maintain records of sampling and test results and notify certification teams and clients of results. Provide technical resources through assisting with policy development and maintenance, educational outreach and training for staff and clients.
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NOFA NY As the Handling Certification Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the handling certification program, ensuring efficient operations, effective team management, and high stand... ards of client service. This role involves supervising staff, managing certification workflows, and fostering a collaborative team culture. You will also play a key role in policy development, complex certification decisions, and representing NOFA-NY within the organic industry.
What We’re Looking For: • Required Experience: 5+ years in organic certification, with expertise in handling operations. • Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. • Familiarity with regulatory compliance, including the USDA National Organic Program.
Preferred Qualifications: • IOIA Organic Inspector training or equivalent experience. • Audit training in food quality production systems or a related field.
How to Apply: To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to hr@nofany.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
🌱 Join PCO’s 2025 Team of Contract Organic Inspectors! 🌱
PCO Come join our team of skilled, passionate professionals! Submit our Interest Form here to get started! https://form.asana.com/?k=XRjbHYxstiDVoBBj8SFPOg&d=8618181954944 ... We accept inquiries from qualified contract inspectors across the continental United States. For 2025, we are particularly increasing capacity in: - New York for dairy and/or handling inspectors - Northeastern Pennsylvania for dairy and/or handling inspectors - Ohio for poultry inspectors
Contract Inspector opportunities with Baystate Organic Certifiers
Baystate Organic Certifiers Baystate is seeking qualified crop, livestock, and handling inspectors to join our team in 2025.
We are seeking contract inspectors to fulfill needs in the following region... s and/or needs: • Southern California: Handling inspections • South/Mid-Atlantic: Crop and Handling inspections • NY/PA: Crop and Livestock inspections
We welcome applications from inspectors based in these regions or regularly travel to these areas and wish to expand their inspection portfolio.
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