Farm Production Manager Trainee — Leadership Track

Murphy-Brown LLC; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in North Carolina seeks a farm operations trainee to learn and certify in Breeding/Farrowing and Nursery/Finishing, while mastering farm processes, animal welfare, and reporting.

The role includes progression through management training and adherence to IPS, biosecurity, and EMS policies. The position requires a Bachelor’s in Animal Science, strong English, ability to relocate for training, and a willingness to work weekends and holidays with an average 48-hour week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Animal Science or related Agricultural field of study.
• English proficient.
• Must be able to work an average 48 hour week, which can vary frequently.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Must be able to operate a high pressure washing system.

Responsibilities

• Learns, demonstrates capability/knowledge and becomes certified in all farm department areas including fulfilling all the requirements and responsibilities listed under the Breeding/Farrowing and Nursery/Finishing job description.
• Gains a solid understanding of and ability to implement company systems such as pig production processes, animal flow, farm health, genetics, husbandry, etc.
• Performs and masters all hourly jobs under supervision.
• Becomes certified in each job after showing competence and skill/understanding in each.
• Develops and prepares required reports on experiences encountered and addresses/shares opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in North Carolina seeks a farm operations trainee to learn and certify in Breeding/Farrowing and Nursery/Finishing, while mastering farm processes, animal welfare, and reporting.

The role includes progression through management training and adherence to IPS, biosecurity, and EMS policies. The position requires a Bachelor’s in Animal Science, strong English, ability to relocate for training, and a willingness to work weekends and holidays with an average 48-hour week.