Technology Center Associate (Hoyelton, IL)

Duties & Responsibilities

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 plant
  
  

H uman 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.)
  
  

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.