Farm Operations Management Trainee Texas

Seaboard Foods•Perryton, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

YOUR OPPORTUNITYWe have an excitingFarm Operations Management Traineeopportunity in Perryton, TX. TheFarm Operations Management Traineewillgain 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 be6 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.

Requirements

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 orhave the ability tofacilitate, 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 preferred.

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,monitoringbarn environment and ventilation, record-keeping, and managing reporting, employee discipline, and scheduling.
Assistingthe 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 andsubmittingproduction analysis reportsin a timely manner.