Feed Mill Manager Trainee

Smithfield Foods•Lucerne, MO

1d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Feed Mill Manager Trainee to join their team. This role offers an opportunity to learn and grow within the feed manufacturing department, with the potential to become certified in all areas. The trainee will gain a comprehensive understanding of company systems, master hourly jobs under supervision, and develop employee management and leadership skills. This position is crucial for ensuring the efficient and responsible production of feed, contributing to Smithfield's mission of sustainably feeding people around the world.

Requirements

Ability to lift to 50 pounds, do frequent stooping, bending, and climbing.
Ability to work a typical shift schedule starting at 5am and working 4 x 12-hour shifts/week.
At times night shift assignments and weekends will be required.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or currently enrolled college student with anticipated graduation by end of current semester, in Feed Manufacturing, Nutritional Sciences, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Able to work as a team player.
Computer skills.
Valid driver's license and acceptable MVR.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

Learn, demonstrate capability/knowledge, and become certified in all feed manufacturing department areas.
Fulfill all requirements and responsibilities listed under the Feed Mill Operator job description.
Gain a solid understanding of and ability to implement company systems such as receiving, batching, and load out.
Perform and master all hourly jobs under supervision.
Become certified in each job after showing competence and skill/understanding.
Develop and establish rapport/relationships with all personnel and management.
Develop employee management skills.
Gain experience in leadership process and challenges.
Develop and prepare required reports on experiences encountered and address/share opportunities for improvement.
Maintain an active license to operate a forklift, be a certified weigh master, and grade grain.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as defined by management according to standards.
Responsible for following all environmental laws and procedures.
Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.

Benefits

Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs.
Medical plans with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance quality of life.
Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management.
Comprehensive training and professional development programs.
LinkedIn Learning access to on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training.
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs through partnership with Guild.
Leadership development initiatives.
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Relocation Package Available