Sow Farm Supervisor ~ Farm 59 - Holyoke, CO

Seaboard Foods; Holyoke (CO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Holidays

Medical, vision & dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Employee pork purchase program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Seaboard Foods is seeking a Sow Farm Supervisor to supervise and train staff, ensure animal health and biosecurity, and maintain records. You will follow SOPs, manage daily operations, and ensure timely reporting. The role requires English proficiency, an associate degree or equivalent, and the ability to lift and handle animal care tasks.

This position offers relocation support and comprehensive benefits. Locally based in Holyoke, CO, the role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and leadership to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend and care to swine and assist in supervising employees at the Sow farm under direction of the manager.
• Ensure all standard operating procedures are followed and facilities are in good working condition.
• Maintain high herd health and biosecurity; proper feeding and care of animals.
• Train employees on day-to-day processes to develop a competent workforce.
• Supervise and schedule groups of employees and act as manager when the supervisor is absent.
• Maintain accurate records of animals, employees, and supplies on the farm.
• Assist and ensure weekly and daily reports are submitted timely and accurately.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and vaccination protocols; maintain alarm and emergency systems.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Attend and care to swine and assists in supervising employees at the sow farm under direction of the manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• 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.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Builds effective teams - Building strong‑identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
• Directs work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Drives engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

PAY RATE:

We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills and experience related to this position. Our starting compensation for this position in Holyoke, CO is $54,100/yr.

Benefits

• Vacation
• 15 days (DOH to 5 years of service)
• 20 days (5+ year of service)
• 25 days (15+ years of service)
• Sick 48 hours per calendar year
• Holidays- 8 paid holidays after 90 days of employment
• American-owned & Fortune 500 company in Kansas City
• Relocation assistance depending on the location and role
• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee pork purchase program
• Paid short-term disability
• Wellness program
• 401K with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Vacation & company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Exciting & diverse culture, where your work matters

REQUIREMENTS

• 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
• Must be proficient in English language, reading and writing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

ABOUT SEABOARD FOODS

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 the 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.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• American-owned & Fortune 500 company in Kansas City
• Relocation assistance depending on the location and role
• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee pork purchase program
• Paid short-term disability
• Wellness program
• 401K with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Vacation & company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Exciting & diverse culture, where your work matters