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The Live Production Compliance Specialist, works in and out of barns on a daily basis to support compliance, animal welfare, and biosecurity standards across all live production operations. This position is responsible for identifying and reporting biosecurity concerns, animal welfare violations, and employee safety hazards to Compliance, Ownership, or facility leadership as appropriate. Reported concerns must be followed through to ensure proper resolution.

This position must comply with all biosecurity protocols, GMPs, and SOPs in accordance with American Humane, UEP, NPIP, and SE Prevention and Monitoring Program requirements.

• Oversee all bird movements, including:
  • o Depopulation (first priority)
  • o Repopulation (second priority)
  • o Vaccinations (third priority)
• Coordinate NPIP program blood draws (per veterinarian direction)
• Conduct animal welfare monitoring, including blood draws and feather scoring (per veterinarian direction)
• Manage SE monitoring activities (40–45 weeks, 60–65 weeks, post-molt, and push-out)
• Perform monthly barn inspections at all locations, including pullet houses; all inspections must be documented
• Complete quarterly UEP compliance reports
• Conduct feed mill quality control checks
• Perform monthly animal welfare verification checks (select one activity per month; must be documented)
• Serve as the first line of support
• Oversee farm biosecurity and complete monthly biosecurity audits
• Build and maintain flock folders

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of animal welfare, biosecurity, and food production compliance standards (American Humane, UEP, NPIP, GMPs, SOPs)
• Ability to identify, document, and report compliance issues, animal welfare concerns, and safety hazards        accurately and in a timely manner
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to observe and recognize deviations in barn conditions, animal health, and biosecurity practices
•  Ability to consistently follow protocols and ensure accurate completion of required documentation and reporting
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly report findings to compliance, leadership, and facility teams
•  Ability to work independently in field environments while supporting cross-functional teams across multiple sites
•  Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, for documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple inspections, audits, and monitoring tasks
• Ability to remain alert, observant, and focused in active production and barn environments

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Animal Science, Food Science, Engineering) is preferred.
• Previous experience in live production operation, manufacturing, or food production is preferred. 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time during inspections and report preparation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, particularly when handling product samples or materials.
• Ability to use standard quality control tools, including measuring instruments, testing equipment, and computers.
• Ability to walk around the production floor and plant area when needed.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and conditions that may be present on the production floor.
• Ability to focus on and identify small details when analyzing data.

Benefits and Perks

• Matching 401k
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Birthday
• Paid Holidays 

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Hickman's Family Farms and its brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hickman's Family Farms will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances. You are applying for a position with Hickman’s Family Farms that is designated as a Safety Sensitive Position pursuant to A.R.S. §23-493 et seq. You are ineligible for placement in a Safety Sensitive Position if you are engaged in the current use of any drug, whether legal, prescribed by a physician or otherwise, if it could cause an impairment or otherwise decrease or lessen your job performance or ability to perform your job duties.

Hickman’s classified this position as a safety-sensitive job because it reasonably believes that performing the tasks or duties described herein could affect the health or safety of employees. Thus, employee must further agree to comply with all workplace safety policies, especially Hickman’s drug and alcohol testing policy. Employee must understand that a positive drug test for prohibited substances, whether legal or otherwise, or employee's refusal to submit to a drug test may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.