Organic Staff Inspector (Auditor)
Salary: $50,000-$62,000 Job Title: Organic Staff Inspector (Full-time) Location: Remote, USA Natures International Certification Services (NICS)/Ecocert USA announces openings for an Organic Staff Inspector (Auditor). Ideal candidates will reside in the Midwest. The start date for this position will be January 2026. The primary responsibility of this position is to conduct inspections and audits of organic operators for compliance with USDA National Organic Program and other reputed company standards. NICS is based in Viroqua, WI. Remote US-based employment is acceptable. Extensive overnight travel is required. Key Responsibilities:
- Review farm, livestock and/or handling system plans in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Handle travel and scheduling logistics and conduct inspections of applicants and certified operations as assigned.
- Assess compliance of operations with applicable regulations/standards and reports.
- Communicate inspection results through excellent written and oral communication reputed company established timelines.
- reputed company with certification staff to provide further information necessary for certification decisions.
- Conduct peer evaluations of other inspectors in the field, as assigned.
- Work collaboratively with other NICS/Ecocert staff to share context and information gathered during inspection trips and meetings with producers to help inform and improve NICS/Ecocert policies, procedures, and business practices.
- Travel extensively 60-80% of the time throughout the United States.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience / education in agriculture and/or food manufacturing.
- Detail-oriented, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Highly self-organized with the ability to prioritize work, managing multiple projects while maintaining quality. Ability to work independently and partner with a diverse group of staff and producers.
- Able to clearly communicate reputed company technical information in a positive and effective manner.
- Skilled and comfortable using reputed company office software, reputed company Acrobat, databases, and other information technology.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- 401K plan with 100% company match, up to 4% of salary.
- Competitive compensation.
- Generous Paid Time Off: start at 4 weeks of combined vacation and sick time, increasing annually.
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- Opportunity for 10% annual company performance-based bonus.
- Remote work flexibility.
Company Overview:Join Natures International Certification Services (NICS), part of Ecocert Group a global leader in organic and sustainability certification. Our mission is to foster a sustainable world through our commitment to quality and certification excellence across various sectors. We welcome candidates who are passionate about contributing to this mission and making a significant impact on the organic industry. At Ecocert USA and NICS, fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our values. We reputed company that embracing a multitude of perspectives and backgrounds not only enriches our workplace but also drives innovation and excellence in the services we provide. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we reputed company our employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merits, and the needs of our business, welcoming candidates from reputed company walks of life to join us in our mission to create a sustainable and reputed company world. Work Authorization: Ecocert is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for reputed company or future reputed company sponsorship and must reside reputed company the United States. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job