QIMA, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification operating across 1,000+ countries, is hiring a full-time Agriculture Auditor in Yakima, Washington. This 100% remote career opportunity involves conducting professional food safety inspections and agricultural audits for QIMA/WQS clients, supporting over 30,000 global brands, retailers, manufacturers, and growers in achieving quality excellence and regulatory compliance through on-ground expertise and smart digital solutions.
About QIMA — Global TIC Leader
Global Scale: Operating in 1,000+ countries — consumer products, food and life sciences industries
Client Base: Serving 30,000+ brands, retailers, manufacturers and growers achieve quality excellence
Technology: Digital solutions combining accuracy, transparency and intelligence for compliance data
Culture: 5,000 Qimers driven by client passion, integrity, and commitment to simplicity
Mission: Smart solutions that make products people can trust — worldwide, every day
Yakima, WA — Agricultural Audit Hub
Strategic Region: Yakima Valley — one of USA’s most productive and diverse agricultural zones
Remote Flexibility: 100% work-from-home setup with structured field travel up to 80%
Audit Scope: GLOBALG.A.P., PGFS, FSMA food safety and agricultural compliance inspections
International Reach: Potential international travel opportunities for cross-border certifications
Position Overview
The Agriculture Auditor position at QIMA is a high-impact, field-focused certification career role that directly supports food safety and agricultural compliance across the United States. As an Agriculture Auditor, you will conduct thorough food safety inspections and audits following QIMA/WQS and scheme owner rules, develop detailed audit reports, evaluate inspection findings, communicate results with client stakeholders, and build effective audit plans — all while contributing to QIMA’s mission of helping global growers and food industry leaders achieve the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.
This is a genuine career opportunity for agricultural professionals who are passionate about food safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement in the agricultural sector. With company-paid training, quarterly bonuses, and a fully remote work structure, this role is one of the most competitive agriculture auditor jobs available in the USA in 2026.
Why This Role Matters: As an Agriculture Auditor at QIMA, you protect food safety for millions of consumers worldwide, directly support global growers in achieving GLOBALG.A.P. and PGFS certification, earn a competitive $60k–$70k annual salary with quarterly bonuses, enjoy complete 100% work-from-home flexibility, benefit from company-paid HACCP and Lead Auditor certifications, and build a high-growth career with one of the world’s most respected Testing, Inspection, and Certification organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety Inspections & Audits
- Conduct comprehensive food safety inspections and audits following QIMA/WQS and scheme owner rules and protocols
- Develop accurate, well-structured inspection and audit reports within all assigned client timeframes
- Summarize and evaluate inspection and audit findings with professional analytical precision
- Communicate findings, results, and corrective action requirements clearly with client representatives
Audit Planning & Execution
- Develop effective, comprehensive audit plans for all assigned field inspections and client visits
- Complete all agricultural audits within determined timeframes and agreed quality benchmarks
- Apply GLOBALG.A.P. and PGFS scheme requirements consistently across every client engagement
- Implement HACCP principles, ISO 9001 / ISO 22000 frameworks, and food safety regulations throughout audit processes
Agricultural Compliance & Food Safety Standards
- Apply FSMA Produce Safety Rule guidelines and food hygiene training knowledge across all site evaluations
- Assess site management practices, water usage, fertilizer handling, equipment, facilities, and personal hygiene
- Identify non-conformances, document findings, and provide clear, actionable guidance for corrective measures
- Stay current with evolving food safety regulations, agricultural standards, and global certification scheme updates
Field Travel & Client Engagement
- Travel up to 80% of working time by automobile and airplane to agricultural production sites and farms
- Conduct weekend travel when necessary to meet client utilization and scheduling requirements
- Participate in possible international travel assignments for cross-border certification and compliance trials
- Represent QIMA professionally and with integrity at all client sites, farms, and industry touchpoints
Reporting & Documentation
- Produce detailed, professionally written audit reports with clear findings and evidence documentation
- Maintain organized, accurate audit records in compliance with QIMA systems and client requirements
- Ensure all audit documentation meets scheme owner requirements for GLOBALG.A.P. and PGFS standards
- Submit all reports within determined timeframes to support timely client certification decisions
Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Degree, diploma, or qualification in agricultural, crop-based, or food-related subject — minimum 2-year duration
- Equivalent qualifications in food science, agronomy, horticulture, plant science, or related agricultural disciplines accepted
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3 years hands-on work experience in the agricultural sector — field experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated working knowledge of GLOBALG.A.P. and PGFS certification schemes in agricultural operations
- Background in food safety compliance, crop production, grower support, or agricultural quality assurance
- Experience conducting or supporting agricultural inspections, farm audits, or compliance evaluations a strong advantage
Certifications & Training
- 16-hour or 2-day HACCP training course based on Codex Alimentarius principles — certificate preferred
- Lead Auditor Course — minimum 40 hours / one full week (ISO 9001 or ISO 22000 or equivalent)
- Food Hygiene Training covering site management, water, fertilizer, equipment, facilities and personal hygiene — minimum 8 hours
- FSMA Produce Safety Rule (PSA) training with practical case study and regulatory application components
- Note: QIMA provides and pays for all required training — GGAP Lead Auditor, HACCP, PSA; PGFS Lead Auditor, HACCP
Essential Skills & Knowledge
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for accurate, professional audit reporting and client interaction
- Solid understanding of agricultural food safety regulations, crop production systems, and grower compliance requirements
- Ability to evaluate, summarize, and communicate complex inspection findings clearly and professionally
- Proficiency with digital documentation tools and audit management platforms
- Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and professional integrity in all audit activities
Professional Attributes
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% of working time, including weekends and potential international assignments
- Self-motivated, organized professional capable of managing independent remote work schedule effectively
- High commitment to food safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement in the agricultural sector
- Adaptability to diverse agricultural environments, crop types, farming operations, and client cultures
- Genuine passion for protecting food safety standards and supporting growers in achieving global certification
Compensation & Benefits
Annual Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 USD per year
Performance Bonuses: Quarterly bonuses based on performance and utilization
Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan included
Life Insurance: Company-provided life insurance policy
Retirement Plan: Company 401k contribution plan
Time Off: Paid holidays and paid personal time off (PTO)
Work Setup: 100% work from home — fully remote position
Company-Paid Training: GGAP: Lead Auditor, HACCP, PSA | PGFS: Lead Auditor, HACCP — all paid by QIMA
About QIMA Excellence
QIMA is a globally recognized Testing, Inspection, and Certification company that has disrupted the TIC industry through its unique combination of on-ground agricultural expertise and cutting-edge digital quality solutions. With operations spanning more than 1,000 countries and partnerships with over 30,000 global brands, retailers, manufacturers, and growers, QIMA is trusted by the world’s leading food businesses to deliver accuracy, transparency, and compliance intelligence at every level of the supply chain.
Their 5,000-strong global team — known as Qimers — operates by shared values of client passion, integrity, and simplicity. For agricultural professionals, joining QIMA as an Agriculture Auditor means becoming part of a mission that directly protects the food consumers trust and the growers who produce it.
Career Investment: QIMA pays for all required certifications including GLOBALG.A.P. Lead Auditor, HACCP, FSMA PSA, and PGFS Lead Auditor training — making this one of the most career-forward agriculture auditor jobs available in the United States in 2026.
Who Should Apply?
- Agricultural Graduates: With 3+ years hands-on field experience in crop-based or food production agricultural sectors
- Food Safety Professionals: With working knowledge of GLOBALG.A.P., PGFS, HACCP, or ISO 22000 auditing standards
- Field Agronomists: Ready to transition into a professional global certification and compliance auditing career
- Crop Science Specialists: Seeking 100% remote career with competitive $60k–$70k salary and company-funded certifications
- Farm Compliance Experts: With FSMA, food hygiene, or produce safety rule experience looking for growth with a global leader
- Quality Assurance Professionals: From the agricultural sector ready to join one of the world’s top Testing, Inspection, and Certification organizations
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