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Responsible for the identification of market animals of approximately 200,000 Grow/Finish spaces. Identify 8,000-12,000 animals for market on a weekly basis, and ensures the correct animals are identified and being sent to the proper market.
Core Responsibilities
Assist in developing and implementing annual wean to finish strategic plan and goals Be responsible for optimizing wean to finish growth of the pig at designated sites and delivering that pig to our customer within their desired specifications Work with support groups to achieve a harmonious relationship Assure biosecurity is maintained Walk several pens daily, identifying animals for market Shower into multiple farms on a daily basis Properly identify several thousand animals for market cuts on a weekly basis Project animals to the correct market Understand production reports such as: TOPS, Projected vs Actual sales, TM forecast, TM schedule report, weekly shipping schedule, Lot close out, Net wt KPI, Hormel and Yosemite data and financial statements Must be able to identify opportunities and develop strategies to improve Understand animal flows and feeder pig schedules Responsible for accurate production data, including accurate and timely collection and reporting Provide technical expertise to the marketing process Understand and follow CI principles Understand, follow and help develop Nursery and Finishing SOP's Maintain KPI's Do any and all tasks as described in the Farm Leader, and Production Technician job descriptions Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield subscribes 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 Follow Smithfield animal welfare policies and procedures including providing a physical environment that meets the animals needs, providing access to adequate water and high quality feed, providing humane treatment of the animals, providing identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care and following the guidelines for euthanasia as outlined in the Smithfield' SOP Manual Responsible for understanding all safety requirements of the job and for performing the job in compliance with the safety requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Animal Science or Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience, required Ability to do hard physical labor Good communication skills (Verbal and Written) Team player Proven working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, and internet. Good leadership skills Demonstrated history of successful production Organizational skills Analytical skills Grow out and marketing knowledge Must be able to collect, record, and analyze performance data Maintain PQA Plus and TQA certification Completed certification levels preferred Must be able to work an average 45-hour week with an average 9-hour workday, which can vary frequently Weekend, evening and holiday work as needed; periodically work during night-time marketing Must be on call to work in emergency situations such as power outages or personnel shortages Must be available for occasional travel
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to climb over and around penning Must be able to walk and stand on concrete for 9 to 12 hours per day, walking down narrow alleys and stepping in and out of penning Must be able to walk an average of 2 - 4 miles per day, occasionally up to 5 or 6 Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to perform repetitive motions (i.e. giving vaccinations) Must understand that Smithfield is a producer of high quality pork for human consumption and must be supportive of the mission of raising swine for meat Must be able to work with a wide range of antibiotics (i.e. penicillin) Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently hot and noisy conditions
EEO/AA Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
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Smithfield Foods
Nov 22, 2024