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Manage all functions of the department including staff for the successful operation of the unit. Essential functions include taking an active role in the safety program, performing all required duties in a timely manner, working scheduled hours which may include nights and weekends, maintaining a good working relationship with all co-workers, recognizing and reporting any broken or faulty equipment, meeting company expectations for attendance at work and punctuality, following all rules and procedures, attending all mandatory meetings and training, being receptive to constructive criticism, understanding and demonstrating AI protocols, achieving conception rate goal for wean sows or gilts, understanding and performing proper techniques of sow monitoring in farrowing, understanding and performing proper techniques of day 0-3 pig care, understanding and performing proper techniques of sorting and fostering, understanding and performing proper techniques of manure feedback, understanding and performing proper techniques of prostaglandin use, understanding and performing time efficiencies in all tasks, assisting in maintaining inventories of medications and supplies, taking responsibility for correct handling and storage of semen, understanding and demonstrating knowledge of pregnancy diagnostics, understanding and demonstrating knowledge of unit targets and objectives, performing equipment, facilities, grounds maintenance and manure handling as required, understanding and demonstrating correct animal handling techniques at all times, properly identifying and understanding and demonstrating proper procedures for treatment, vaccines and bio feedback guidelines of sick and/or lame animals through health assessments, agreeing to and observing all Bio-Security Requirements for the unit, achieving PQA+ (Pork Quality Assurance Training), ensuring that all animal welfare procedures outlined by TriOak are followed, ability to lead the team in the absence of the sow farm manager, assigning schedules for power washing, assisting with loading pigs and sows, training of animals for electronic feeding system and demonstrating correct feeding procedures, held accountable for production results and key performance indicators, records accurate concise records to be turned in to database systems, counting pigs total born and born alive, performing Day 1 through 3 management, semen handling and storage and heat checking, performing supervisory role training and managing employees, assisting with Sow conditioning under direct supervision, and completing other duties as may be assigned.

Success factors include project leadership qualities to effectively promote corporate philosophy, taking action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making, establishing and carrying out specific courses of action for self and/or groups, showing a competent level of self-motivation to complete tasks, working within and leading in a team environment, working in a physically demanding environment, demonstrating honesty, trustworthiness, dependability and caring, being proud of work well done, respecting others, and demonstrating a strong work ethic.

Job qualifications include demonstrated expertise in swine management, demonstrated ability to manage inventory and throughput efficiently, demonstrated ability to manage people, ability to lift and move 50lbs up to 100 yards, push and/or pull a minimum of 500lbs in a cart with wheels when required, squat to floor, grip small objects with ease and twist at least 45 degrees, capable of repeated motions, be responsive to visible signs of animal discomfort, be responsive to verbal alarms and sounds of animals, be able to understand, retain and perform oral and written instructions in English, able to communicate orally and in writing with other employees and company contacts, be able to move, load and unload animals up to 750 pounds, ability to walk, stand and squat for long periods of time on different surfaces including concrete and slats, ability to climb in and out of crates and over obstacles, climb different types of ladders including feed bin ladders, maintain balance on all surfaces, and must not own or live near any swine. Must not live with anyone who has contact with swine.

Working conditions include exposure to extreme temperatures, muddy roads, loud noise, odors, dusts and gasses, electrical boxes and machinery, and hazardous materials.

Preferred qualifications: Bilingual - Spanish. The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits: Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays; 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim's, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity EOE, including disability/vets.