Sow Farm Supervisor – Farm 31

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

Attend and care to swine and assists in supervising employees at the sow farm under direction of the manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• Ensure all standard operating procedures are being followed and facilities are in good working condition.
• Maintain high herd health and adhere to all biosecurity set forth by the company and proper feeding and care of animals.
• Training of employees on day-to-day processes and procedures to develop a competent workforce by utilizing hands-on training methods.
• Supervising and scheduling groups of employees and acting as manager when the supervisor is not present
• Maintain accurate records and reports of animals, employees, and supplies on the farm.
• Assist and ensure that all weekly and daily reports are turned in timely and accurately.
• Adhere to all safety procedures.
• Follow the assigned medication and vaccination protocols for the farm.
• Maintain the alarm system and all emergency systems and answer alarm calls properly

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

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Builds effective teams

Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals

Directs work

Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.

Drives engagement

Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

PAY RATE:

Salary: $49,100

Benefits

• Insurance including medical, vision, dental, prescription drugs and life insurance—starts after 90 days.
• 401 K retirement program- Seaboard will match 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed to the plan after 1 year of employment.
• Vacation
• 15 days (DOH to 5 years of service)
• 20 days (5+ year of service)
• 25 days (15+ years of service)
• Sick 
• 48 hours per calendar year
• Holidays- 8 paid holidays after 90 days of employment
• Referral Bonus– $1,000 for each referred hire (if employee and referred hire are both active after 3 months)
• Relocation assistance for 100+ mile moves (30 days free housing, partial travel reimbursement)
• On the job training with advancement opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 6 months to 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be proficient in English language, reading and writing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and sometimes push/and or move up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is commonly exposed to airborne particles and gases at low concentrations. The employee is frequently exposed to waste material, feed and hog dust.

ABOUT SEABOARD FOODS

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. Together, more than 5,000 employees in five states work in 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.

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