Production Data Representative - Temporary

Christensen Farms; Sleepy Eye (MN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Christensen Farms, a leading pork producer headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, is seeking a Production Records Data (PRD) and Pig Group Accounting (PGA) Representative. This role demands precise, high-volume data entry and strict adherence to procedures to support production decisions.

The successful candidate will enter sow farm data, inventory movements, and sales, verify transactions, and help maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; additional education or certifications are a plus.
• 0-1+ years of relevant work experience required.
• Willingness to learn with no specialized training required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong ten-key skills for accurate data entry.
• Basic math proficiency to support data management.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, log, and sort production and inventory data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Enter detailed data, including sow farm information, inventory movements, and sales, while verifying and validating all transactions.
• Detect and correct errors, reconcile data, and perform inventory checks to maintain accurate records.
• Close group data and generate reports for distribution to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain organized files and documentation related to data and inventory management.
• Assist other Account Representatives and provide backup support as needed.
• Communicate and collaborate with farm managers, service staff, and other departments to provide information and support.
• Support process improvement initiatives, participate in on-farm or out-of-office training rotations, and perform additional duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Ten-key skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Basic math

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50 year old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team!

Position Overview

The Production Records Data (PRD) and Pig Group Accounting (PGA) Representatives manage core production and inventory data, supporting key production and investment decisions. The role requires precise, high-volume data entry and adherence to established procedures, with skills developed through training and experience. The position emphasizes precision in all tasks while fostering effective teamwork and stakeholder support.

What You Will Do

• Receive, process, log, and sort production and inventory data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Enter detailed data, including sow farm information, inventory movements, and sales, while verifying and validating all transactions.
• Detect and correct errors, reconcile data, and perform inventory checks to maintain accurate records.
• Close group data and generate reports for distribution to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain organized files and documentation related to data and inventory management.
• Assist other Account Representatives and provide backup support as needed.
• Communicate and collaborate with farm managers, service staff, and other departments to provide information and support.
• Support process improvement initiatives, participate in on-farm or out-of-office training rotations, and perform additional duties or projects as assigned.

What You Offer Us

• A high school diploma is required; additional education or relevant certifications are considered a plus.
• 0-1+ years of relevant work experience necessary.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop new skills, with no specialized training required.
• Apply proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Utilize strong ten-key skills to perform accurate and efficient data entry.
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic math to support accurate data management.

What We Offer You

• Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of the organization.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more.
• Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc.
• A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation.
• A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment.
• The targeted base pay range for this role is $18.00 to $21.00 per hourwith this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience.

Reports To

Production Data Supervisor

Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.