Production Manager Trainee 1

Your Opportunity Position: Production Manager Trainee. Responsible for learning, demonstrating knowledge and skills, and becoming certified in all aspects of company systems and pork industry standards. Functions under the supervision of the appropriate department leader while performing all duties and responsibilities as part of a learning/development process. Compensation and Benefits Hourly Competitive Starting Pay: $18.50 per hour. Benefits: Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits, and Education Benefit available to full- and part-time members upon meeting eligibility requirements. Relocation Package Available: Yes. Core Responsibilities Learn, demonstrate capability/knowledge, and become certified in all farm department areas including Breeding/Farrowing and Nursery/Finishing responsibilities. Gain a solid understanding of and implement company systems such as pig production processes, animal flow, farm health, genetics, and husbandry. Perform and master all hourly jobs under supervision. Become certified in each job after demonstrating competence. Develop and prepare required reports on experiences and share opportunities for improvement. Comply with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield LLC subscribes. Complete Leadership Certification and comply with company IPS, biosecurity, animal welfare, and EMS policies. Report all environmental, animal care, and biosecurity issues immediately to supervisor. Perform responsibilities as acting HOD as needed; be on call for emergency situations such as alarms, inclement weather, power outages, shortages, and emergencies. Progress in the Manager Training development program. Report any issue interfering with completion of the development program to Human Resources. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Upon completion of basic technical certification, provide leadership and guidance to personnel within a department under Manager oversight. Qualifications Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Animal Science or related Agricultural field, or currently enrolled student with anticipated graduation by the end of the current semester. Certified in two or more departments. Ability to work an average 48-hour week; weekend, evening, and holiday work may be required. Shower in and out of farm facilities daily. Ability to lead others. Willingness to relocate to complete training and assume first managerial assignment. Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft software. Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented; building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. Supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high-quality pork products. Ability to tolerate and learn tasks such as euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging for identification, taking blood samples, and other procedures normal to animal husbandry. Ability to operate a high-pressure washing system. Work Environment & Physical Demands Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and communicate verbally or listen. Must tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions. EEO 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 veteran status, status as a disabled individual, or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you have a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the selection process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Murphy-Brown LLC