Sow Farm Assistant Supervisor Farm 03
About The Position
The Sow Farm Assistant Supervisor attends to and cares for swine and assists in supervising employees at a sow farm under the direction of the manager. The role helps ensure farm procedures, animal care, employee training and scheduling, reporting, safety, and emergency systems are handled properly. Seaboard Foods is a U.S. pork producer and processor and exporter to more than 30 countries. The company employs more than 5,400 people across five states and produces Prairie Fresh pork. Its sustainability efforts include renewable gas projects on farms that create renewable energy. The work environment includes occasional proximity to moving mechanical parts and exposure to airborne particles and gases at low concentrations. Employees are frequently exposed to waste material, feed, and hog dust. The role requires regular lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds, occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds, and sometimes pushing or moving up to 300 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Proficiency in English, including reading and writing.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
- Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure standard operating procedures are followed and facilities are in good working condition.
- Maintain herd health and follow company biosecurity requirements and proper animal feeding and care practices.
- Maintain accurate records and reports concerning animals, employees, and farm supplies.
- Train employees in day-to-day processes and procedures using hands-on methods.
- Supervise and schedule employee groups, and act as manager when the supervisor is absent.
- Help ensure daily and weekly reports are submitted accurately and on time.
- Follow all safety procedures.
- Follow the farm's assigned medication and vaccination protocols.
- Maintain the alarm and emergency systems and respond properly to alarm calls.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits upon hire
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee pork purchase program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
