Farm Operations Management Trainee Iowa

2 months ago

Carroll, United States Seaboard Foods Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Farm Operations Management Trainee opportunity in our Iowa locations. The Farm Operations Management Trainee will gain knowledge and training in our daily farm operations. Receiving swine farm management and leadership training necessary to prepare them for a supervisor or technical role within a swine farm or swine farm support department. The training period will be 6 to 12 months on the swine farm. Upon completion of the training period, trainees will be able to apply for open positions in any of our operations areas and be promoted within Seaboard Foods.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Tending and caring for pigs in all stages of production -- sow farms, nurseries, and grow/finish farms, as well as learning to manage farm and personnel within the Seaboard Foods system.
  • Learning and performing each task within the farm successfully, including but not limited to: monitoring feed and water supply, cleaning and disinfecting pens and alleys, treating animals as needed, processing piglets, monitoring barn environment and ventilation, record-keeping, and managing reporting, employee discipline, and scheduling.
  • Assisting the farm manager and assistant manager in daily duties and filling in for the managers when they are absent.
  • Ensuring that all daily and weekly production targets are met, as well as completing and submitting production analysis reports in a timely manner.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year university or college, an associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Related fields of study: animal science, agribusiness, general business, management, operations management, food science, ag education, livestock management, and other related degrees or experience.
  • Demonstrated experience or have the ability to facilitate, encourage, coach and lead a team to reach set goals.
  • Good critical thinking and judgment skills to reach the best possible solution to a problem.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people such as employees, managers, and senior management.
  • Flexible and able to work on assigned weekends (Saturday/Sunday) and be on call at all times of the day and week, when assigned, to resolve any issues that arise.
  • Valid Driver’s License is required. 
  • Bilingual -English and Spanish is required.

SCHEDULE

  • The schedule will vary based on business needs. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility.
  • The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Primarily a field position, working on the farms daily.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
  • The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

  • Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
  • Wellness Program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.

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