YOUR OPPORTUNITYWe have an exciting Feed Mill Management Trainee opportunity. The Feed Mill Management Trainee will receive feed mill management, supervisory and leadership training within all stages of the feed mill necessary to prepare them for a supervisory or technical role within a feed mill or feed mill support department. Seaboard Foods. Trainees will be exposed to all areas of Seaboard Foods' connected food system. Upon completion of the training period, feed milling trainees will be able to apply for open positions in any of our operations areas and be promoted within Seaboard Foods!ABOUT US 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 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. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the Best Places to Work by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter. RESPONSIBILITIES
- Rotating through each area of the mill (scale house, receiving, control room, dispatch, inventory, clerical, feed accounting, feed ordering, etc.) in order to gain knowledge of each department.
- Learning and understanding the flow of all materials, incoming and outgoing, and the standard operating procedures of all areas of the feed mill.
- Operating all areas of the feed mill and completely understand the automation system.
- Meeting production targets and maintaining quality control as well as upkeep, and sanitation of property, equipment and vehicles.
- Maintain collaborative working relationships with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and internal and external customers.
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.QUALIFICATIONS Required:
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year university or college, an Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Related areas of study include milling science, bakery science, industrial engineering, ag business, general business, operations management, animal science, ag systems and technology, technical certificates or degrees in technical fields, or other related fields or experience.
- Coursework or experience in feed milling or manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience or have the ability to facilitate, encourage, coach and lead a team to reach set goals.
- Good critical thinking and judgement skills to reach the best possible solution to a problem.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people such as employees, managers, and senior management.
- Flexible and able to work on assigned weekends (Saturday/Sunday) and be on call at all times of the day and week, when assigned, to resolve any issues that arise.
- Valid Driver's License is required.
SCHEDULE
- The schedule will vary based on business needs. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- 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.
- 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.
WHY SEABOARD FOODS?
- Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
- Wellness Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee pork purchase program
For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.