Technology Center Associate (Hoyelton, IL)

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Human Capital Management

• Aid 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
• Aid 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
• Skills: Verbal and written communication, Critical thinking and informed decision making, Hands on learning and working

Physical Demands

• Climbing: 41% - 70%
• Crawling/Stooping: 20% - 40%
• Hearing: Over 70%
• Heavy Lifting: Less than 20%
• 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

• 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.
• 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.