Health and Welfare Assessor

JOB PURPOSE

The Health and Welfare Assessor is responsible to collaborate and work with the production leadership team to support operational needs by ensuring Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and quality controls are in place to uphold company and regulatory standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• Conduct company Welfare Program Training for Contract and Employee locations; document and communicate outcome of site audits of company health and welfare standards including bio-security, vaccine administration, animal handling/welfare, euthanasia equipment, safety and filtration (fulfills PQA Plus requirement)
• Support farms in implementation of corrective actions identified in internal or external audits, supply medication inventory management on farm and inspections of buildings and equipment (manure management, construction, site care, etc.) as required.
• Identify and appropriately communicate areas of opportunity beyond the scope of the audit contributing to the continuous systemic improvement.
• Perform necropsies and submit samples for diagnostic review.
• Train new and existing employees, growers, and independent contractor on company SOP's on farm to ensure proper adherence and understanding of SOP's while providing follow up support on farm in the form of assessments/audits, diagnostic support, inventory control.
• Provide support to farms/service team when schedule allows, and additional labor is required
• Support veterinarians/research department as needed to execute trials supporting system initiatives

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Plans and Aligns

Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Collaborates

Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Drives Vision and Purpose

Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university preferred; or 2 to 5 years of Swine Experience with 50% of training duties required. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Currently certified or will be required to be certified in PQA Advisor and TQA training.
• A valid driver's license and a clear motor vehicle record (MVR)

ABOUT SEABOARD FOODS

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30 countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. Together, more than 5,000 employees in five states work in our farms, feed mills, and processing plant, to produce Prairie Fresh®pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees and the communities we call home.

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.