Inspector - Organic Certification
About the job
- A relevant university degree or equivalent qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture, Aquaculture, Apiculture, Animal Husbandry, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of two years of experience in auditing, certification, food processing, or other activities relevant to the certification scope.
- Relevant training on organic standards and knowledge of quality management systems.
- A valid authorisation certificate confirming competence in the applicable disciplines, products, or quality management system areas.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation applicable to the certification scope.
- Inspectors with less than two years of experience must complete a minimum of two formal trainings and two shadow inspections annually before conducting inspections independently.
- Plan, arrange, and conduct on-site inspections in line with current organic standards and checklists.
- Document all inspection findings accurately and prepare evaluation reports during or immediately after each inspection.
- Identify and report non-conformities for evaluation by the certification team.
- Maintain complete and organised inspection records, ensuring all notes are filed with the relevant case files and never destroyed.
- Adhere to confidentiality obligations in accordance with the employment contract.
- Comply with current work instructions, procedures, and internal quality management requirements.
- Participate in mandatory internal training programmes, update meetings, and on-location standard reviews.
- Execute audits under the supervision of a Senior Inspector during the authorisation process.
- Attend regular update meetings covering changes to audit reports, instructions, and sanction lists.
- Participate in periodic on-location reviews of standards and audit procedures, including those specific to the production of pigs and calves.
About the company
FoodChain ID offers testing, inspection, certification, and regulatory-compliance services for the global food and beverage industry to ensure safety, quality, and supply-chain transparency. Its cloud-based SupplyTrak platform helps clients manage documentation, track certification status, and streamline multi-program compliance, supported by a regulatory library and databases like the Food Fraud Database. The company differentiates itself through its history as the founding technical administrator of the Non-GMO Project and by growing via acquisitions, including Sbcert to gain Brazil's SISBOV traceability. Its goal is to help customers meet food-safety and sustainability requirements, speed up product development, and navigate global regulations.
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Headquarters
Fairfield, California
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2026 AI launches broaden upsell into portfolio-level decisions and continuous monitoring.
- COFRAC accreditation and India award strengthen credibility with multinational buyers in 2026.
- PartnerLink, launched December 2025, widens distribution through consultants, labs, and tech vendors.
What critics are saying
- Jessica Baden v. Foodchain ID Group filed May 26, 2026, creates employment and reputational risk.
- AI risk-intelligence errors can trigger wrong compliance advice, customer churn, and contract claims.
- A major certification failure across EUDR or organic programs destroys trust and halts renewals.
What makes FoodChain ID unique
- FoodChain ID combines certification, testing, and regulatory intelligence across 100+ countries.
- Mentor and AI risk tools embed proprietary datasets into food-specific workflows.
- Sbcert and Vinacontrol extend traceability and inspection reach in Brazil and Vietnam.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- Remote Work Options
- Performance Bonus
- Company Equity