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Your Opportunity

The Feed Mill Manager Trainee learns, demonstrates knowledge and skills, and becomes certified in all aspects of company feed manufacturing systems and pork industry standards. This position functions under the supervision of the appropriate department leader while performing all duties and responsibilities as a learning/development process.

**Must Include Resume**

Core Responsibilities

• Learns, demonstrates capability/knowledge, and becomes certified in all feed manufacturing department areas including fulfilling all the requirements and responsibilities listed under the Feed Mill Operator job description.
• Gains a solid understanding of and ability to implement company systems such as receiving, batching and load out etc.
• Performs and masters all hourly jobs under supervision. Becomes certified in each job after showing competence and skill/understanding in each.
• Develops and establishes rapport/relationships with all personnel and management.
• Develops employee management skills.
• Gains experience in leadership process and challenges.
• Develops and prepares required reports on experiences encountered and addresses/shares opportunities for improvement.
• Maintains an active license to operate forklift, certified weigh master and grading grain.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as defined by management according to standards.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds, do frequent stooping, bending, and climbing.
• Ability to work a typical shift schedule starting at 5am and working 4 x 12-hour shifts/week. At times night shift assignments and weekends will be required.
• Responsible for following all environmental laws and procedures to which Murphy Brown LLC subscribes.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
• Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual 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 to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in Feed Manufacturing/Nutritional Sciences or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Able to work as a team player.
• Computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Careers and Benefits

To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.

PEOPLE MATTER

More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

Working at Smithfield isn't just a job – it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.

BENEFITS

Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees. Also, education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment

SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE

Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.

About Smithfield Foods

Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. 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 or status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.