Department Team Leader - Farm 170

seaboardfoodscareers; Iowa Falls (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental benefits

401K with company match

Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

Wellness Program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee pork purchase program

Job summary

Seaboard Foods is seeking a Department Team Leader at our Carroll, IA location. You will supervise nursery staff, care for swine, and support the manager in daily operations.

You will train employees, maintain records, and ensure timely reporting while adhering to safety and biosecurity standards. This hands-on role requires leadership and reliable teamwork in a livestock environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year related experience.
• Must be proficient in English language, reading and writing.
• Ability to supervise a team and train staff in daily processes.

Responsibilities

• Attend and care for swine in the nursery department under manager direction.
• Supervise and schedule groups of employees when the supervisor is absent.
• Maintain accurate records and reports of animals, employees, and supplies.
• Help ensure weekly and daily reports are submitted on time.
• Follow safety procedures and medication/vaccination protocols.
• Maintain alarm systems and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Department Team Leader opportunity in our Carroll, IA, location. In this role, you will be responsible for attending and caring for swine and assisting in supervising employees in the nursery department under direction of the manager.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home.

We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure all standard operating procedures are being followed and facilities are in good working condition.
• Maintain high herd health and adhere to all biosecurity set forth by the company and proper feeding and care of animals.
• Training of employees on day-to-day processes and procedures to develop a competent workforce by utilizing hands-on training methods.
• Supervising and scheduling groups of employees and acting as manager when the supervisor is not present
• Maintain accurate records and reports of animals, employees, and supplies on the farm.
• Assist and ensure that all weekly and daily reports are turned in timely and accurately.
• Adhere to all safety procedures.
• Follow the assigned medication and vaccination protocols for the farm.
• Maintain the alarm system and all emergency systems and answer alarm calls properly

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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 or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Associate degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be proficient in English language, reading and writing

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds, and sometimes push and/or move up to 300 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is commonly exposed to airborne particles and gases at low concentrations.
• The employee is frequently exposed to waste material, feed, and hog dust.
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.