Sow Assistant Supervisor - Farm 88

seaboardfoodscareers; Bloomfield (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental benefits

401K

Paid time off

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee pork purchase program

Job summary

Seaboard Foods is hiring a Sow Farm Assistant Supervisor to care for swine and assist in supervising farm staff. You will follow SOPs, maintain herd health, and support daily operations under the manager’s direction.

The role requires English proficiency, with an Associate degree or related experience preferred. Duties include training, scheduling, record-keeping, and ensuring safety and reporting compliance on the farm.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English language, reading and writing within a farm operations context.
• Associate degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all standard operating procedures are followed and facilities are in good working condition.
• Maintain high herd health and biosecurity while keeping accurate records of animals, employees, and supplies.
• Train employees on day-to-day processes to develop a competent workforce.
• Supervise and schedule groups of employees and act as manager when supervisor is absent.
• Ensure weekly and daily reports are submitted timely and accurately.
• Adhere to all safety procedures.
• Follow medication and vaccination protocols for the farm.
• Maintain the alarm system and respond to alarms properly.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

Associate degree or related experience

Job description

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Sow Farm Assistant Supervisor opportunity. In this role, you will attend to and care for swine and assist in supervising employees at the sow farm under the 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 Freshpork, 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 while also maintaining accurate records and reports of animals, employees, and supplies on the farm.


• 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


• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Must be proficient in English language, reading and writing

Preferred:

• Associate degree (A.A) or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school; or 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

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.

• 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 employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and sometimes push/and or move up to 300 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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

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.