Hybrid Biosecurity & Filtration Auditor bei Christensen Farms

Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50 year old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns four feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team!

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Biosecurity & Filtration Auditor to help uphold and enforce biosecurity and filtration standards across our Midwest production system. This position plays a key part in conducting on-farm audits, smoke testing, SOP inspections, site assessments, and responding to disease events, while also supporting filtration maintenance and collaborating with multiple departments to strengthen system-wide biosecurity. With travel across multiple states and regular physical fieldwork, this role is essential to protecting animal health and ensuring operational continuity across one of the nation's leading pork producers. The ideal candidate is independent, adaptable, and organized, with strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining compliance and high standards in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

From Our Manager:

"This is your chance to get out in the field and make a real impact on animal health, while building a long-term career with one of the most respected, family-owned leaders in pork production." - Hiring Manager

What You Will Do:

• Conduct system-wide audits of biosecurity protocols and SOPs, including on-farm and non-farm sites, barn smoke testing, and filtration assessments to ensure compliance and maintain operational standards.
• Inspect materials, equipment, and personnel movement; identify and report breaches or non-compliance; assist in corrective actions and disease containment efforts.
• Collect and process samples for analysis; support disease investigation audits and recommend appropriate remediation measures.
• Maintain accurate compliance documentation, manage data entry into designated systems, and clearly communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide hands-on training on biosecurity practices; liaise with resource departments and maintenance teams to support filter replacements and ensure proper installation.
• Prioritize and organize tasks independently, manage schedules, uphold audit standards, and ensure timely execution of filtration and biosecurity work orders.
• This position involves regular overnight travel across multiple Midwest states, typically one night per week, though frequency may vary with business needs, and may include extended workdays and occasional overtime. Must reside within one hour of the Sleepy Eye, MN headquarters

What You Offer Us:

• Previous experience in farm operations, with exposure to livestock or agronomy, is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, along with strong verbal and written communication skills, is essential; must be able to organize and translate data into clear, actionable reports.
• Requires fluency in English; but bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus. Strong skills in time management, communication, critical thinking, and independent work, along with adaptability, attention to detail, accountability, and the confidence to address non-compliance professionally.

What We Offer You:

• Join a respected, family-owned leader in pork production with a 50-year legacy of innovation, integrity, and animal care
• Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of farm operations
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, and employee assistance program (EAP), and more.
• Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways – including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc.
• A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day – respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation.
• A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment.
• The targeted base pay range for this role is $24/HR to $28/HR with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience.

Reports To:

Biosecurity & Filtration Compliance Specialist

Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

Learn more about how you can put your passion and talent to work with us at:

https://www.christensenfarms.com/careers/positions-available/