Transportation Supervisor- Iowa Falls, IA

Seaboard Foods; Iowa Falls (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaboard Foods is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Iowa Falls, IA, responsible for scheduling transportation, equipment maintenance, and ensuring biosecurity and safety compliance. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate effectively with various teams, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of animals while adhering to company policies and procedures.

Benefits

Medical benefits

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee pork purchase program

Qualifications

• 4-6 years’ related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR required; Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule animal movements and equipment maintenance.
• Lead truck wash operations and ensure DOT compliance.
• Communicate schedule changes with drivers and production teams.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Description

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Transportation Supervisor opportunity in Iowa Falls, IA. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for transportation scheduling of animal movements, equipment maintenance, DOT compliance, leading truck wash operations, and necessary communication with drivers, production, and truck wash team members.

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 connecting 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. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with scheduling and production teams to create schedules based on production needs, truck wash constraints, biosecurity adherence and driver/equipment constraints
• Determine the appropriate equipment to be used and allocate equipment based on demand
• Interact with truck wash team and lead the truck wash operations
• Schedule repair and maintenance of equipment and complete minor repairs as needed
• Communicate and work through schedule changes with drivers and truck wash team members
• Adhere to and enforce company biosecurity, truck wash and safety guidelines
• Monitor and direct live haul movements in times of inclement/extreme weather to ensure the safety of drivers and animals
• Conduct on farm training and assessments with drivers regarding animal handling
• Communicate effectively with production, drivers and truck wash team members
• Complete necessary clerical tasks assigned by management

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES

instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; or 4-6 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR is required. Class A CDL is preferred.

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.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and sometimes push/and or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Mixture of office and field work.
• 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 noise level is usually loud when working in the field.

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

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: 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.