Livestock Intern

ADP, Inc.; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Wholestone Farms is seeking a Livestock Intern in Fremont, Nebraska. The role involves supporting Livestock and Procurement teams, assisting with procurement processes and animal welfare, and helping coordinate the delivery of live hog loads to fulfill contracted agreements.

The intern will maintain professional relationships with producers, transporters and logistics teams while developing practical experience in livestock operations and farm-to-fork supply chain activities.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and able to perform essential duties.
• Current college junior or senior; degree and major in Animal Science, Agribusiness or equivalent required.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English; able to communicate effectively in group settings.

Responsibilities

• Support Livestock and Procurement teams and animal welfare efforts.
• Assist with procurement and delivery of loads of live hogs to fulfill contracted agreements.
• Maintain professional relationships with producers, transporters and logistics teams.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Computer skills

Other skills and abilities

Education

Animal Science/ Agribusiness major

Junior or Senior in college

Job description

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Livestock Intern

Intern Fremont, NE, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1580

Who We Are

A producer-owned pork processor, comprised of 200 dedicated Midwest family farms, focused on providing customers with quality pork products they can trust, in a culture that fosters innovation and opportunity.

Summary

Responsible for performing a variety of tasks within Livestock and Procurement, ranging from supporting procurement and animal welfare team members. This position supports the purchase and delivery of loads of live hogs to fulfill contracted agreements. Team member will be required to maintain professional business relationships with producers, transporters and logistics teams.

Education, Licensure and Experience

• Current college Junior or Senior
• Degree and major of study in Animal Science, Agribusiness or equivalent required

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a minimum of 18 years of age and 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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the language of the majority cultural group in order to communicate effectively. Must be able to hear enough to understand those individuals as well. Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend documents such as grafts/flow sheets, financials, general professional articles and publications, governmental regulations, safety rules, assignment sheets, and procedure manuals. Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, policies and procedures, and other administrative forms as outlined above.

Must be able to effectively communicate in both individual and group settings. Must be able to present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups.

Mathematical Skills

In order to perform duties, must be able to:

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure such as whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and fractions.
• Compute rate, discounts, ratios, and percent, and
• Make, read and interpret financials, graphs, rates, ratios, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense and judgment in solving problems and interpreting and understanding instructions furnished in written or oral form. Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action yet reason when to involve supervisor.

Computer Skills

Basic computer knowledge with the ability to learn software.

Other Skills and Abilities

Display strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deal with frequent interruptions.

• Basic office skills such as phone skills, voicemail, copying, faxing, typing, and directing visitors.
• Ability to function independently given assigned duties.
• Ability to communicate, work, and interact with a variety of individuals.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and/or fingers to feel, manipulate small objects, write, and type. The employee is frequently required to bend; squat/kneel; twist/turn; sit; talk; hear and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull; climb; walk; stand; and balance. The employee is rarely required to smell and/or taste. The employee must frequently lift/carry/move up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and to warm/cold and/or humid/dry conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Wholestone Farms is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.