Health & Welfare Assessor

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Health and Welfare Assessor opportunity in Iowa. In this highly impactful role, you will be responsible for collaborating and working 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.

 

 

ABOUT US

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 connecting every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on 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. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university preferred; or 2-5 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).

Preferred: 

• Bilingual; English and Spanish Preferred. 

 

SCHEDULE

The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility. 
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 300 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Primarily a field position with some administrative work.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested. 

 

 

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site:

https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

 

 

Seaboard Foods is an equal-opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.