Fertilizer Compliance Specialist
Department: Compliance
Location: Platteville/Pasco
Reports To: Senior Director of Compliance
Job Type: Full-Time
Travel: Up to 30%
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000
Job Summary
The Fertilizer Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local fertilizer regulations for our Platteville and Pasco fertilizer operations. The position is based out of Platteville, CO with occasional travel to Pasco, WA. This position focuses on fertilizer compliance, reporting, registrations, and regulatory oversight. The role supports customer service, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the business.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage fertilizer registrations, renewals, and licensing requirements across applicable states.
- Create and maintain product labels and ensure compliance with fertilizer regulations and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate sampling, testing, and documentation required for regulatory compliance, composting and R&D program.
- Maintain records related to product registrations, tonnage reports, inspections, and audits.
- Monitor changing fertilizer regulations and communicate impacts to the organization.
- Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and inspectors.
- Support product development and marketing teams by ensuring claims and labels meet regulatory standards.
- Assist with environmental, safety, and compliance programs as needed.
- Work with operations in preparation of required state and other regulatory reports and execute accurate and timely submission of reports, including but not limited to tonnage, air emissions, plastic usage, etc.
- Maintain vendor portals and lead resolution of customer service issues as it relates to product quality and stop sales.
- Work closely with operations, sales, production, logistics and accounting teams to align compliance activities with business objectives.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within transportation and supply chain operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, Environmental Science, Agronomy, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 3+ years of experience in fertilizer operations, compliance, or related field.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with fertilizer regulatory compliance and state registration requirements.
- Professional certifications compliance disciplines.
- Experience within agriculture, fertilizer manufacturing, or related industries.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance.
Work Environment
This position is primarily office-based with regular interaction across operations, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics functions. Occasional travel may be required to production facilities, warehouses, customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies. The role requires flexibility, strong organizational skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
Success Factors
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Ability to balance operational execution with regulatory compliance.
- Collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Ability to identify risks and proactively develop solutions
About Us:
Versova is one of the largest egg producers in the United States, bringing together family-owned farms in Iowa, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. With over six decades of industry experience, our team of more than 2,000 employees is dedicated to exceptional flock care, environmental stewardship, and producing safe, high-quality eggs. More than just a workplace, Versova is a team built on shared values, working together to enrich our communities and uphold the highest ethical standards.
As a family of companies and a company of families, we are guided by a strong set of Core Values: Recognition, Initiative, Safety & Security, Service, Community, Respect, Integrity, Ownership, and Excellence. These values drive our commitment to responsible employment, sustainability, and industry innovation. When you join Versova, you become part of something bigger - working together to lead the future of egg production with integrity and excellence.
Benefits:
- Regular performance reviews
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA with company match
- Paid time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Posting Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Disclosure
This job description is not exhaustive, as employees may perform additional related duties as needed. Employment is based on an 'at-will' basis. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, as applicable to the role and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.