FINISHING SITE LEAD| Macomb, IL
Description
Position Title: Site Management Lead
Job Status: Salary
Direct Reports: Site Management Techs
Reports Directly to: Regional Field Manager
Starting Salary: $50,000k/year
General Responsibilities:
A Site Management Lead is a unique position that combines daily site management tasks such as individual pig care, loading and unloading of pigs, vaccinations, etc. with Swine Fieldstaff responsibilities such as pig health management, timely paperwork, and marketing of animals. This position will be responsible for a finishing pod of approximately 25,000 – 30,000 pig spaces and will lead a small team (3-4 individuals) of direct reports.
Normal Work Time:
Standard working day is 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mon thru Fri. Some variations to this standard working day will be required. For example, when scheduled to load and unload pigs the scheduled time could fall outside of the normal standard working hours. This position is on-call 24/7 in the event of emergency issues at an assigned farm or with our pigs. Weekend rotation is required in this position.
Essential Duties & Job Qualifications:
- Enjoy working with swine and be able to work in a swine production facility.
- Be self-motivated and be able to work unsupervised.
- Have basic knowledge of and have the ability to teach proper swine husbandry skills.
- Able to troubleshoot problems in swine production facilities and take corrective actions as needed.
- Have basic mechanical skills necessary to do minor maintenance on facilities.
- Capable and willing to teach protocols and processes to direct reports.
- Must hold team members accountable for following JBS SOP’s.
- Able to open gates and walk among pigs up to market size within pens to identify animals for market as well as any health issues with our animals.
- Ability to vaccinate pigs in large quantities per scheduled protocols.
- Must be able to use a sorting panel effectively to move animals safely and to protect yourself.
- Have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Must have a cell phone that can be used for company business. JBS will compensate for company use.
- Familiarize self with Fieldstaff Training Manual and be able to perform all necessary functions of a fieldstaff member.
- Must have a willingness to learn and use TriOak’s production accounting system (Lot Tracker) as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Able to organize, prioritize and assign tasks to team members as needed.
- Be detailed oriented.
- Must be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs.
- Be able to work in a safe manner.
Working Conditions:
- During summer months outside temperatures can be over 100 degrees for the entire workday.
- During winter months outside temperatures can be below zero degrees for the entire workday.
- During and after heavy rains facilities and roads can be extremely muddy, snow covered, icy and difficult to maneuver on.
- During some job duties the noise level can become very loud (earplugs are provided).
- Normal duties will expose the individual to odors, dusts, and gases that may be uncomfortable or hazardous, if proper procedures are not followed.
- May possibly be exposed to procedures that cause contact with hazardous materials.
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