NSF · 6 months ago
Independent Contractor - SMETA - Remote West Coast
United States
Part-time, Contract
Remote
Mid Level
$850/d - $850/d
2+ years exp
NSF is a global organization providing testing, inspection, certification, advisory, and training services focused on public health, safety, quality, and sustainability. The Independent Contractor - SMETA role conducts Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audits, coordinates audit activities, evaluates findings, communicates results to clients, and ensures timely reporting in accordance with scheme requirements.
Food and BeveragePublic SafetyEducationTraining
Responsibilities
Conduct Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit inspections and audits
Schedule designated inspections and audits
Develop effective work plans to complete assigned inspections and audits within a specified timeframe
Summarize and evaluate inspection and audit findings
Communicate findings and results of inspections and audits with client site management or appropriate client representatives
Ensure that the audit inspection results are reported on time in accordance with the scheme requirements, along with travel expenses
Maintain effective communication with key team members, including audit delivery, and client teams
Represent NSF with the designated clients
Perform other assignments as needed
Qualification
Social Compliance AuditingLead Social Compliance Auditor TrainingCSR, SA 8000, and SMETA StandardsMicrosoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPointAudit Reporting and AnalysisGFSI SchemesFood Safety Standards
Required
4-year college degree is required
Minimum two (2) years of experience in social compliance auditing
APSCA Registered Auditor (RA) or Certified Social Compliance Auditor (CSCA) required
Registered by the Association for Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) passing all 3 parts of the APSCA exams
Lead Social Compliance Auditor training
Experience with CSR, SA 8000, SMETA or similar standards
Effective problem-solving skills
Excellent Customer Service and results oriented
Highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics
Strong business acumen
Possession of a valid driver's license
Access to a computer with MS Windows operating system and a personal mobile phone
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, reporting, and analysis tools
Must have a registered business LLC
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Preferred
Be an approved auditor for GFSI schemes
Experience with food safety standards
Benefits
Compensation for report writing hours
Remote work arrangement
Company
NSF
Public health and environmental standards, certification, testing, and auditing services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Recent News
2026-04-30
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