Frost

Animal Welfare Auditor

Frost

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Iowa • United States

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Salary

💰 $52,000 - $70,000 per year

About the role

  • Focus on learning audit tools and procedures in one species when learning the position and company.
  • Begin to develop cross species skills and expanding knowledge of other animal welfare sectors. (multi-species auditing is REQUIRED).
  • Conduct audits at assigned facilities.
  • Ensure consistency and accuracy in all audits and audit reports.
  • Communicate with client in preparation for audit.
  • 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 submitting a detailed time and expense report prior to firm deadline.
  • Scheduling audit associated travel.
  • Meet required timelines for audit reports.
  • Communicate with management, producers and others as needed.
  • Able to work independently in a timely manner without direct oversight.
  • Exhibit foundational understanding of computer systems used in audit report process.
  • Effectively exhibit communication, listening, and problem-solving skills including asking questions.
  • Escalate risks and issues beyond own experience or skill set.
  • Comply with Firm practice management procedures and systems.
  • Complete audit procedures that obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence with a focus on quality and in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
  • Maintain professional skepticism including consideration of alternative and disconfirming evidence.
  • Complete tasks and deliverables to a high-quality standard.
  • Keep senior team members informed of significant developments and progress on the engagement.
  • Basic knowledge of industry jargon.
  • Intermediate knowledge in at least 1 species.
  • Assist with updating training programs and audit documents on an annual basis under the supervision of other team members.
  • Travel frequency fluctuates throughout the year and can range from 60-80% with some trips beginning on Sunday evening.
  • Audits are located across the United States.
  • Attend industry conferences with experienced auditors/director with assistance and speak with current and prospective clients.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and education related to animal production and welfare is preferred.
  • A minimum of two years of experience and/or training in Animal production or welfare (equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered).
  • On farm commercial livestock experience in the species auditing is required.
  • Hold active PAACO certifications (poultry or swine) or working to obtain.
  • Animal welfare or animal husbandry exposure required.
  • Computer proficiency is required.
  • Possess working knowledge of livestock handling tools.
  • Ability to travel 60-80% to on site audits.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Working on farm may require walking for several miles in uneven terrain, sitting for extended periods, standing for extended periods, kneeling, crouching, and working in varying temperatures.
  • To ensure that biosecurity guidelines are followed and met the applicant cannot own or have any regular contact with birds or pigs.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
audit proceduresanimal productionanimal welfarelivestock handlingcomputer proficiencymulti-species auditingaudit report processtime and expense reportingrisk assessmentbiosecurity guidelines
Soft skills
communicationproblem-solvinglisteningindependenceprofessional skepticismtime managementattention to detailteam collaborationadaptabilityclient interaction
Certifications
PAACO certification (poultry)PAACO certification (swine)