We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

⭐Kickstart a Career with Purpose

Are you a recent graduate passionate about ethical business practices, global supply chains, and making a measurable impact? Join us as an Associate Auditor, an entry‑level role designed to develop you into a fully qualified Certified Social Compliance Auditor (CSCA) within the APSCA framework.

This is more than a first job—it’s a structured development program with mentoring, industry‑recognized certifications, and a clear pathway for advancement in the Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) industry.

You’ll grow from classroom learning → supervised audits → team auditor → CSCA‑certified professional.

⭐ What Is an APSCA Auditor?

APSCA stands for the Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors, an organization that helps ensure workplaces around the world are safe, fair, and respectful for all workers.

As an APSCA auditor, your work helps make sure facilities follow important labor and human rights standards, such as:

• Safe working conditions
• Fair wages and reasonable working hours
• No child labor or forced labor
• No discrimination or harassment
• United Nations Guiding Principles (UNGP) on business and human rights, as applicable

You’ll gather information by observing workplaces, reviewing documents, and talking with workers and managers. If something isn’t right—like unsafe equipment or unfair treatment—you report it so the company can make improvements.

Many well‑known global brands rely on APSCA auditors to verify ethical practices in their supply chains. Think of these auditors as “fairness inspectors” who help protect workers and support responsible business practices worldwide.

🔍 What You Will Do

As an Associate Social Compliance Auditor, you will:

• Participate in social compliance audits under supervision
• Observe, document, and evaluate real workplace conditions
• Build strong technical auditing skills through classroom, online, and field training
• Assist Lead Auditors with audit materials and client communication
• Uphold high standards of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality
• Contribute to audit reports (with oversight until fully certified)
• Take part in ongoing training, meetings, and development activities
• Represent the company professionally with clients and auditees

This role includes travel to client sites and requires strong communication, observation, and interpersonal skills.

🎓 What We’re Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (Food Manufacturing preferred but not required)

Skills

• Strong communication (listening & speaking)
• Excellent note taking and attention to detail
• Team‑oriented and collaborative
• Curious, eager to learn, and self‑motivated
• Able to observe and evaluate processes objectively
• Additional Languages preferred:  Spanish, Mandarin, or French

Experience

• No previous auditing experience required
• Supply chain exposure is a bonus
• Full training is provided

Travel

• 80% travel is required

🌟 Ready to Build a Career with Purpose?

If you’re driven, curious, and want to make a real impact on workers’ lives and responsible business practices, this role offers unmatched training, growth, and career potential.

📩 Apply today and start your journey toward becoming an APSCA‑qualified Social Compliance Auditor!

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program
• Happiness:
• Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays)
• Team Building: Wellness and volunteer opportunities

Salary: Range for this position is $65,000-$70,000/year

The application deadline for this role is April 1, 2026

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
 
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