Associate Production Resource Specialist (Nursery/Finish)

Murphy-Brown LLC; Warsaw (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a candidate to oversee contract pig units, learn all farm departments, and ultimately drive financial and production performance.

The role emphasizes leading by training staff, mastering production processes, and reporting on experiences and improvements. Relocation package is available and the role requires adherence to IPS, biosecurity, animal welfare, and EMS policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field required.
• Experience leading staff or projects.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and certify in all farm departments including fulfilling all the requirements and responsibilities in wean to finish production.
• Gain understanding of pig production processes, animal flow, farm health, genetics, husbandry, etc.
• Work as a team player to accomplish daily work and farm goals.
• Develop rapport with personnel and management and prepare required reports.
• Identify and share opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related field

Job description

THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. In training to learn all aspects of swine production and management all assigned contract swine units. Ultimately will be responsible for financial and production performance as well as property and personnel management.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Learns, demonstrates capability/knowledge and becomes certified in all farm department areas including fulfilling all the requirements and responsibilities in wean to finish production.
• Gains a solid understanding of and ability to implement company systems such as pig production processes, animal flow, farm health, genetics, husbandry, etc.
• Works as a team player in the accomplishment of daily work requirements and farm goals.
• Develops and establishes rapport/relationships with all personnel and management.
• Develops and prepares required reports on experiences encountered and addresses/shares opportunities for improvement.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as defined by management according to standards.
• Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield LLC subscribes.
• Complete Standardized Training and Assessment Program.
• Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with company IPS, biosecurity, animal welfare, and EMS policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties.
• Report all environmental, animal care, and biosecurity issues immediately to their supervisor.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Animal Science or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Company will consider a currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current school year as qualified.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
• Must have valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record per company policy.
• Must be able to work an average 45 hour week with an average 9 hour workday, which can vary frequently.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Must be on call to work in emergency situations to include but not limited to power outages or personnel shortages.
• Ability to utilize math to calculate performance for production and financial performance and to make decisions based on those calculations.
• Verbal and written communication skills to included making presentations to groups of various size.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high-quality pork products.
• Must be able to tolerate and willing to learn and perform the following tasks: euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging for identification, taking blood samples and other procedures normal to animal husbandry.
• Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
• Must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment.

Relocation Package Available Yes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly." is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities.

Benefits

• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• Providing support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
• Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent.
• Unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.

Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathan's Famous, among many others.

We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities.

For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.