Roles and Responsibilities:

• Verifiers will be trained on program requirements and participate in ongoing training, knowledge sharing and process improvements

• The core verification process includes: coordinating verifications with the office and customer, preparing for onsite verifications, conducting verifications, completing the verification checklist and submitting all relevant information to applicable internal teams

• Use technology such as an iPad or tablet for gathering information for the audits

• Biosecurity would need to be followed per the client’s request

• Individuals would not be able to own any poultry or birds of any types as this is be a biosecurity issue with the farms that we audit

• Other duties as assigned
  

Required Skills:

• Knowledge in poultry including laying hens and broilers

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture and 5 years of experience OR 15 years of experience in the industry

• Potential auditors would need to either have a PAACO poultry certificate or willing to go through the PAACO training to obtain certification

• Extensive knowledge of agricultural systems, with a primary focus in poultry, processing facilities and food manufacturing

• Independent and free of conflict of interest

• Fair-minded and able to maintain an objective approach at all times

• Strong critical thinking skills

• Excellent organization and attention to detail

• Strong aptitude for professionalism and confidentiality

• Exceptional communication skills and heightened attention to detail

• Strong sense of urgency towards customer service and task management

• Self-motivated with a desire for continuous learning

• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities effectively and efficiently with completing deadlines

• Must have a positive, solution-oriented attitude and be a team player

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desired Skills:

• PAACO (Professional Animal Auditing Certification Organization) certified for poultry

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office with the willingness to learn proprietary IT systems – hardware, software and mobile applications

• Additional working knowledge and experience in any of the following categories is a plus and will be weighted heavily in preference: beef, swine, crops, and/or feed productions systems

• Practical field experience in agriculture, food science, or food production

• Food safety and quality standards.
  

Working Conditions / Salary:

• Independent contract position: $520.00-$720.00 USD per audit day

• Remote with 100% travel as the schedule dictate