Responsible for learning, demonstrating knowledge and skills, and becoming certified in all aspects of company systems and pork industry standards
Functions under supervision while performing all duties and responsibilities as a learning/development process
Gains understanding of and implements company systems such as pig production processes, animal flow, farm health, genetics, husbandry
Performs and masters all hourly jobs under supervision
Develops and prepares required reports and addresses opportunities for improvement
Complies with all environmental laws and procedures
Reports all environmental, animal care, and biosecurity issues immediately to supervisor
On call to work in emergency situations (alarm calls, inclement weather, personnel shortages)
Responsible for progression in the Manager Training development program
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Animal Science or related Agricultural field of study, or currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current semester
Must be able to work an average 48-hour week
Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed
Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft software
Ability to lead others
Ability and willingness to relocate to complete training and assume first managerial assignment
Must be supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high-quality pork products
Must be able to tolerate and willing to learn and perform euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging for identification, taking blood samples and other procedures normal to animal husbandry
Must be able to operate a high-pressure washing system.
Benefits
Support for elective surgeries
Weight loss programs
Mental health support
Cancer and kidney disease assistance
Diabetes management
Smoking cessation support
Asthma management
Maternity management
Educational assistance for employees and their children