Technology Center Associate (Hoyelton, IL)

Duties & Responsibilities:

Technology Center Operation

o   Drive biological pig performance by learning and executing all SOPs, including:

§   Individual pig care

§   Feed and water system management

§   Ventilation requirements

§   Animal handling

o   Learn and all hardware components of scales, feed system, and ventilation system

o   Learn and become proficient in ventilation and feed system software

o   Responder to alarms that can occur any time of day or night

o   Routine weekend responsibilities (every other weekend) for the execution of the daily SOP

Research Management

o    Coordinate with R & D Leadership team to design study protocols

o    Ensure all execution of research study protocols and processes

o    Oversee all on-site logistics with regards to data collection

o    Assist in data validation and analysis

o    Provide updates to R & D Leadership team on research study learnings and key events

o    Be willing and able to learn and lead research activities in any technology center, sow farm, commercial wean-to-market site, or packing plant

Human Capital Management

o    Assist in recruitment of potential employees

o    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

o    Assist in onboarding new employees

o    Support community engagement

Physical Resource Management

o    Maintain facilities and all equipment in ideal operating condition, including routine validation and maintenance

o    Maintain cleanliness of facilities (inside and outside, laundry, office, etc.)

Skills & Abilities

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

   

  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%

  Compensation:

  Targeted pay range of $18.00-$26.61 USD per (hour or year), 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.