Technology Center Associate (Hoyelton, IL)
About The Position
The Technology Center Associate will be responsible for driving biological pig performance through the execution of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to individual pig care, feed and water system management, ventilation requirements, and animal handling. This role involves learning and mastering hardware components and software for scales, feed systems, and ventilation systems, responding to alarms at any time, and performing routine weekend responsibilities. Additionally, the Associate will coordinate with the R&D Leadership team to design and execute research study protocols, oversee on-site logistics for data collection, assist in data validation and analysis, and provide updates on research findings. The position also includes assisting in the recruitment and onboarding of new employees, focusing on self-development in commercial pork production, company culture, pig biology, standard work, and scientific methodology. Physical resource management involves maintaining facilities and equipment in optimal condition, including routine validation and maintenance, and ensuring cleanliness. The role requires the ability to work on hard floors, stand for extended periods, lift at least 50 lbs, work independently and in a team, communicate effectively in ambiguous environments, and collaborate professionally with partners.
Requirements
- Knowledge of computer operations.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office operation.
- Knowledge of the animal agriculture industry.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Skill in critical thinking and informed decision making.
- Skill in hands-on learning and working.
- Ability to work on hard floors, stand for extended periods of time, and lift at least 50 lbs.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to accomplish goals.
- Ability to work within an ambiguous environment.
- Ability to communicate in a fashion that results in efficient, accurate execution.
- Ability to work with allied and internal partnerships in a professional, courteous manner.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to listen and accept coaching from peers and managers.
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Drive biological pig performance by learning and executing all SOPs, including individual pig care, feed and water system management, ventilation requirements, and animal handling.
- Learn all hardware components of scales, feed system, and ventilation system.
- Learn and become proficient in ventilation and feed system software.
- Respond to alarms that can occur any time of day or night.
- Perform routine weekend responsibilities (every other weekend) for the execution of daily SOPs.
- Coordinate with the R&D Leadership team to design study protocols.
- Ensure all execution of research study protocols and processes.
- Oversee all on-site logistics with regards to data collection.
- Assist in data validation and analysis.
- Provide updates to the R&D Leadership team on research study learnings and key events.
- Be willing and able to learn and lead research activities in any technology center, sow farm, commercial wean-to-market site, or packing plant.
- Assist in recruitment of potential employees.
- Execute personal onboarding program with the objective of self-development in the areas of daily commercial pork production practices, The Maschhoffs culture and financial drivers, pig biology, standard work, and scientific methodology.
- Assist in onboarding new employees.
- Support community engagement.
- Maintain facilities and all equipment in ideal operating condition, including routine validation and maintenance.
- Maintain cleanliness of facilities (inside and outside, laundry, office, etc.).
Benefits
- Choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
- Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
- Group rate vision benefits.
- Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
- A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan.
- Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions to 401(k), which is immediately vested.
- A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
- Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
