Farm Compliance Auditor

Vital Farms • Sedalia, MO

4d • $60,000 - $68,000 • Remote

About The Position

Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t (over) easy, so we’re here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you’ll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the “way things have always been done.” Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you’re into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!
At Vital Farms, we’re proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it.
Your Role:
Reporting to the Farm Compliance Field Manager, the Compliance Auditor will be responsible for assessing and monitoring our farms for compliance to both rigorous Vital Farms standards and external regulatory agencies. The candidate should be located within an hour of Sedalia, Missouri. The Compliance Auditor will be exceedingly thorough in their processes and provide meaningful and actionable feedback to our growers to enhance each farm’s ability to achieve excellence.

Requirements

• Due to travel requirement for this role, the ideal candidate must be located near Sedalia, MO.
• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Business or Agriculture Management or equivalent work experience preferred
• 1-2 years of experience working in animal production desirable
• Able to analyze data and draw conclusions which lead to action
• Able to set goals and work diligently to accomplish them
• Ability to travel daily as needed, including overnight, to farms, production facilities, company/team meetings, and other business needs
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
• You give a sht – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
• You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
• You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
• You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsht behind and have honest conversations.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of poultry industry & Certified Humane standards preferred

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct regular inspections to ensure VFs standards and pasture raised practices are maintained on each of our small family farms.
• Schedule and participate in third party inspections including regulatory bodies, customers, and organic certifiers.
• Develop close professional working relationships with our Growers to support their learning and development in the importance of active farm management.
• Collaborate with Growers to assist them with audit preparation activities, including collecting appropriate documentation and determining optimal scheduling.
• Listen to Grower needs and concerns and diplomatically solve challenges.
• Collaborate and maintain close contact with the Farm Compliance and Farm Support crew to share best practices and provide support.

Benefits

• A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Free eggs and butter (yes, really!), along with friends and family discounts.
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level