Farm Compliance Specialist

Versova•Moses Lake, WA

9h•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Compliance Specialist ensures all social responsibility programs are implemented at the site level, including biosecurity, food safety and quality, animal health and welfare, and environmental programs. This role collaborates closely with site management, personnel, flock services, and the compliance team. The Specialist is responsible for understanding and assisting operations in upholding our social responsibility as it pertains to various regulations and standards, including the FDA Egg Rule, SQFI, HACCP, state regulatory bodies, NPIP, UEP, AHC, and customer requirements. The specialist helps coordinate and ensure that activities carried out at the sites are in line with and follow our food safety, biosecurity, welfare, and various compliance protocol to ensure the safety and well-being of our flocks and egg products alike.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field
2+ years of experience with compliance monitoring and program implementation
Knowledge of poultry industry and relevant state and federal regulations
Ability to obtain necessary licenses/certifications
Strong communication and computer skills
Able to work in various climate conditions and physical environments

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Professional certification in compliance or data analytics

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing compliance and social responsibility programs as they pertain to applicable regulations and/or standards, including, but not limited to those from FDA, DNR, NPIP, UEP, AHC and customers
Ensure compliance to product safety and quality parameters with regards to company standards, customer requirements, GMP's, HACCP, USDA, FDA, and other regulations as applicable
Implement and verify the SQF program Train personnel and enforce food safety standards
Audit processes, procedures, and records related to food safety and HACCP
Collaborate with operations teams to ensure proper execution of compliance programs
Monitor and track bird movements and flock testing activities
Conduct routine site visits and internal audits
Conducts and/or coordinates internal audits of site compliance with programs Initiates, tracks, and trends corrective actions from internal audits Coordinates and prepares the corrective action follow up for customer, regulatory and third-party inspections of the farms. Monitors the progress of the corrective actions for all audit deficiencies.
Coordinate and prepare for external audits
Handle and submit program-related reports
Develop and coordinate employee training programs
Maintain records in accordance with document control program
Work with compliance management to improve programs continuously
Other duties as assigned