Animal Welfare Auditor – Remote
FACTA is a nationally recognized leader in designing cutting-edge and pragmatic Animal Welfare (”AW”) training, verification, and certification tools. The FACTA team provides animal welfare audits, on-farm training and top-notch, bilingual online technical training and certification programs. The ultimate take away from our services is a wealth of critical information made available to management, animal caretakers, and consumers. Our online data management allows its users to access up-to-date audit monitoring and information. We take great pride in our post-audit processes and information dissemination. As a result, our producers and food processors receive the information needed to develop long-term solutions to protect their operations and reduce short and long-term risk.
FACTA has an immediate opening for an Animal Welfare Auditor. The primary responsibilities of this position are to conduct animal handling/welfare audits and food safety related audits on farm and at slaughtering facilities for beef, pork, poultry and other species within the USA.
Responsibilities
• Conduct 2nd and/or 3rd party audits at assigned facilities, assuring consistency and accuracy in all audits and audit reports.
• Maintain confidentiality about all aspects of work and adhere to all procedures established by FACTA and its auditing clients.
• Follow and adhere to all required protocols and procedures, including understanding and application of relevant regulations, scheduling audits and associated travel, meeting required timelines for audit reports and controlling expenses.
• Maintain applicable auditor credentials, such as PAACO certification, and other relevant professional credentials required for audit proficiency and application.
Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University and 0 to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Education relevant to animal production and welfare is preferred.
• Animal welfare or animal husbandry exposure required. Experience in multiple species is a plus.
• PAACO certified auditor is preferred (Meat, Poultry, Swine)
• Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) Instructor Certification
• Pork Quality Assurance 3.0 certified and/or certified Advisor
• BRC & SQF certified or willing to obtain, a plus but not required
• Working knowledge of livestock handling tools.
• Able to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner without direct oversight.
• Computer proficiency.
• Communication with management, producers, USDA and others as needed
Travel frequency fluctuates throughout the year and can range from 60-80% of the work week, including overnight stays. Audits are located across the US. Auditors are field-based, working from home.
Contact Us
• Questions can be emailed to Rob Gordon – rgordon@frostpllc.com
Frost, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace.
Employee Benefits
We strongly believe in taking care of our professionals and staff members.
Competitive Salary
- At Frost, we take pride in our competitive pay. Compensation is reviewed annually, along with performance evaluations.
Work Life Balance
- Our PTO plan is designed to provide you with a paid time off benefit that can be used for any reason, such as vacation, sick time, personal time, or observance of religious holidays.
- Accrual begins upon first day of hire.
Retirement Planning
- 401 (k) plan. Employees are eligible to participate following completion of one year of service. The Firm, after year end, will make a discretionary contribution to all eligible participants employed on December 31st.
Mentoring & Coaching Programs
- Our assumption is that you’re not simply looking for a job but, instead, a rewarding and fulfilling professional career. If you agree, you should put us at the top of your list.
Health, Dental, Vision & Life
- Coverage for medical, vision and dental begins on the first day of the month following hire date.
- Employees may participate in flexible spending or a health saving account.
- Life Insurance & LTD is 100% paid by the Firm for all employees.
Bonus & Reward Programs
- Marketing plan allows the Firm to reward employees for extraordinary performance in bringing in new clients to the Firm.
- Employee referral plan allows employees to receive a bonus for qualifying positions filled by those candidates they have referred.
- CPA Exam bonus is paid to those employees who successfully pass the exam within three years of their hire date.
Hours & contact
Weekdays
8AM-5PM
Phone
501-376-9241
Home office
425 W. Capitol Ave.
Suite 3300
Little Rock, AR 72201