Department Team Leader - Farm 170

Seaboard Corporation•Iowa Falls, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seaboard Foods is hiring a Department Team Leader for its nursery department in Carroll, Iowa. Under the direction of the manager, the role is responsible for attending to and caring for swine and assisting with employee supervision. The Team Leader helps ensure animal health and welfare, proper facility operations, employee training and scheduling, accurate farm records, and compliance with company procedures and safety requirements. The position may act as manager when the supervisor is absent.

Requirements

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in English, including reading and writing.
Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds, and sometimes push and/or move up to 300 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, color, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and exposure to airborne particles and gases at low concentrations, as well as frequent exposure to waste material, feed, and hog dust.
Ability to work hours and days established by departmental needs and management discretion, including after-hours work, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

Responsibilities

Ensure standard operating procedures are followed and facilities are maintained in good working condition.
Maintain herd health, follow company biosecurity requirements, and ensure proper feeding and care of animals.
Train employees on day-to-day processes and procedures using hands-on methods.
Supervise and schedule employee groups and act as manager when the supervisor is not present.
Maintain accurate records and reports concerning animals, employees, and supplies on the farm.
Assist with and ensure timely and accurate submission of weekly and daily reports.
Adhere to all safety procedures.
Follow assigned medication and vaccination protocols for the farm.
Maintain alarm and emergency systems and respond properly to alarm calls.