Technology Center Associate (Louisville, IL)

Duties & Responsibilities:

Technology Center Operation

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

o Individual pig care

o Feed and water system management

o Ventilation requirements

o 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 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.