Farrowing Team Lead - Climax Sow Farm

Job Duties & Accountabilities      

• Ensure daily care promotes humane animal handling, including the safeguard of animal health, providing access to water and feed, and the best possible environment.


• Monitor the health of all animals, ensure proper vaccinations, medications, and injections are given and documented as needed to promote animal well-being, achieve regulatory compliance, increase production and communicate all animal well-being issues and/or concerns to the Farm Manager.


• Promote safe work habits, maintain a safe working environment and report all work related injuries within 24 hours of occurrence to the Farm Manager.


• Keep and maintain accurate production records.


• Assist the Farm Manager in the training of team members’ production and interpersonal skills through open and honest informal daily feedback, and daily organization of their activities.


• Organize and participate in the daily production activities of their departments including implementation, follow up, and review of the execution of standard operating procedures.


• Communicate department needs to the Farm Manager such as feed, supplies, maintenance, personnel issues, etc.


• Perform minor maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment, as well as, housekeeping responsibilities of the facility and communicate to Farm Manager of necessary repairs or maintenance needed.


• Implement best management practices for environmental stewardship including the proper regulation of manure storage facility (pit) levels and the flushing time and recharge of manure handling systems within the barns

Minimum Qualifications             

• High School diploma or GED            


•  1 year experience in the swine industry and/or 1 years of leadership experience in any field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities          

Knowledge of:

• Agriculture industry preferred


• Company policies and procedures


• Standard Operating Procedures of the system (thorough understanding)


• Proper pig terminology and livestock handling (advanced)


• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and basic understanding of computers is preferred

Skill in:

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills


• Organizational and Leadership skills


• Training and development of team members on standard operating procedures

 Ability to:

• Work independently, as well as being a team player


• Effectively monitor and develop subordinates to insure smooth operation of the farm


• Maintain confidentiality


• Desire to learn new skills


• Use production records to facilitate improvements

Activity                                                                                  Percent of time

                                                       Under 20%          20% to 40%        41% to 70%             Over 70%

*Includes on telephone

Working Conditions

• Office Environment in the Barn   Extreme Hot or Cold Setting Wet, Slippery Surroundings  Fumes, Smoke, Odors, etc. 


• Ability to handle exposure to dust, odors, noise.       


• Ability to stand and walk on concrete for extended periods of time.


•  Ability to operate high pressure washing equipment and manipulate


•  Over gating in excess of 36 inches high.

Compensation:

Targeted pay range of $18 – $26.61 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Your 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. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, 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.