Location: Louisville,IL, USA
Technology Center Operation
* Drive biological pig performance by learning and executing all SOPs, including:
* Individual pig care
* Feed and water system management
* Ventilation requirements
* Animal handling
* Learn and all hardware components of scales, feed system, and ventilation system
* Learn and become proficient in ventilation and feed system software
* Responder to alarms that can occur any time of day or night
* Routine weekend responsibilities (every other weekend) for the execution of the daily SOP
Research Management
* Coordinate with R & D Leadership team to design study protocols
* Ensure all execution of research study protocols and processes
* Oversee all on-site logistics with regards to data collection
* Assist in data validation and analysis
* Provide updates to R & D Leadership team on research study learnings and key events
* Be willing and able to learn and lead research activities in any technology center, sow farm, commercial wean-to-market site, or packing plan
Human Capital Management
* Assist in recruitment of potential employees
* Execute personal onboarding program with the objective of self-development in the areas of daily commercial pork production practices, The Maschhoffs culture and financial drivers, pig biology, standard work, and scientific methodology
* Assist in onboarding new employees
* Support community engagement
Physical Resource Management
* Maintain facilities and all equipment in ideal operating condition, including routine validation and maintenance
* Maintain cleanliness of facilities (inside and outside, laundry, office, etc.)
Fiduciary Responsibilities
* Attain an understanding of how their role affects the P & L of the facility
Knowledge of:
* Computer operations
* Microsoft Office operation
* The animal agriculture industry
Skill in:
* Verbal and written communication
* Critical thinking and informed decision making
* Hands on learning and working
Ability to:
* Work on hard floors, stand for extended periods of time, and lift at least 50 lbs.
* Work both independently and in a team environment to accomplish goals
* Work within an ambiguous environment
* Communicate in a fashion that results in efficient, accurate execution
* Work with allied and internal partnerships in a professional, courteous manner
* Maintain confidentiality
* Listen and accept coaching from peers and managers
* Pay attention to detail
Compensation and Benefits:
Targeted pay range of $17.75- $26.61USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
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.
Physical Demands
Climbing: 41% - 70%
Crawling/Stooping: 20% - 40%
Hearing: Over 70%
Heavy Lifting: Less than 20% Choose an item.
Manual Dexterity: Over 70%
Pushing/Pulling: Less than 20%
Speaking: 41% - 70%
Standing: Over 70%
Visual: Over 70%
Walking: Over 70%