Dept Team Lead-Farm 100

Attend and care to swine and assist in supervising employees in the finisher department under the direction of the manager. 

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Ensure all standard operating procedures are being followed and facilities are in good working condition. 
• Maintain high herd health and adhere to all biosecurity set forth by the company and proper feeding and care of animals. 
• Training of employees on day-to-day processes and procedures to develop a competent workforce by utilizing hands-on training methods. 
• Supervising and scheduling groups of employees and acting as manager when the supervisor is not present 
• Maintain accurate records and reports of animals, employees, and supplies on the farm. 
• Assist and ensure that all weekly and daily reports are turned in timely and accurately. 
• Adhere to all safety procedures. 
• Follow the assigned medication and vaccination protocols for the farm. 
• Maintain the alarm system and all emergency systems and answer alarm calls properly 

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results. 

Critical Competencies

• Builds Effective Teams – Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. 
• Directs Work – Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. 
• Drives Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. 

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skills, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as listed below. 

• Associate degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Must be proficient in English language, reading and writing 

Physical Demands

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and sometimes push/and or move up to 300 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is commonly exposed to airborne particles and gases at low concentrations.  The employee is frequently exposed to waste material, feed and hog dust. 

Normal Work Schedule

The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends and overnight travel as requested.   

About Seaboard Foods

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to the bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. 

Why Seaboard Foods?

• American-owned & Fortune 500 company in Kansas City
• Relocation assistance depending on the location and role
• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Company paid life insurance
• Employee pork purchase program
• Paid short-term disability

• Wellness Program

• 401K with company match
• Employee assistance program
• PTO & company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Exciting & diverse culture, where your work     matters

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW: “I understand this job description and its requirements; and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned.  I understand the job duties, responsibilities, and functions may be altered by the Company at any time.” 

I have noted below any accommodations that are required to enable me to perform these duties.  I have also noted below any job responsibilities or functions which I am unable to perform, with or without accommodations.