TriOak Foods

We are seeking candidates to fill a Feed Mill Maintenance Technician Position for the Bushnell Feed Mill.

Nature of Position:

Responsible for conducting general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment while following company rules, regulations, and policies.

Essential Functions:
(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of Functions)

1. Responsible for all corrective repairs at the Feed Mill.
2. Responsible to follow a preventive maintenance program.
3. Perform all required duties in a timely manner as outlined in the S.O.P. (Standard Operating Procedures) and all documentation required.
4. Plan, organize, control, integrate and evaluate the activities and operations related to the maintenance and repair of the feed mill and office.
5. Responsible for completing all paperwork associated with the job (maintenance work orders, submitting receipts, requests for time off, etc.).
6. Troubleshoot and provide troubleshooting and technical direction and assistance in a safe and efficient manner.
7. Coordinates with millwright and electrical contractors on repairs as needed.
8. Verifies equipment specifications and obtains quotes from vendors.
9. Orders parts and manages maintenance logistics.
10. Performs highly diversified duties to install and show accountability maintaining production machines and the feed mill’s facility’s equipment. (including vehicle if provided).
11. Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests, and make adjustments.
12. Detects faulty operations, defective material, and reports those and any unusual situations to Feed Mill Manager.
13. Complies with safety regulations keeping work area clean and organized at all times.
14. Have a phone for major emergencies, during and after hours.
15. Report timely to site of work. Be prepared to take lunch break at the site of work.
16. Follow all company policies and procedures related to safety and biosecurity.
17. Must be able to effectively communicate and work together with co-workers to promote teamwork and safety.
18. Must have knowledge of proper and safe use of a variety of power tools.
19. Participates as an active member of the feed production team.
20. Must be receptive to constructive criticism by co-workers and supervisors.
21. Responsible to use and respect all safety procedures and equipment.
22. Learn all feed mill equipment and operations.
23. All other duties as assigned by the Feed Mill and Maintenance Managers.

Success Factors:

• Demonstrate mechanical ability.
• A current driver license.
• Understand and demonstrate safe work habits.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work with others.
• Demonstrate the ability to trouble shoot and repair mechanical and electrical problems.
• Understand pumps and plumbing systems.
• Able to work independently on all mechanical systems.
• Welding experience a plus.
• Strong history of working safely, and the ability to improve safety for employees.
• Knowledge of electric testing procedures.
• Be able to follow instructions from a manual.
• Must have strong work ethic, be self-motivated and have pride in work. Persistence in Task Completion: Able to establish and carry out specific courses of action for self and / or others as this position will be often working independently.
• Need to be willing to respond to project/service emergencies possibly on nights or weekends.

Job Qualifications:

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds and sometimes push, pull, and help move up to and occasionally in excess of 350 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, the ability to adjust and focus, discern colors, and appreciate fine detail.
• Capable of repeated actions.
• Able to run hand and power tools.
• Able to communicate and understand oral and written English.
• Be able to walk and stand for long periods of time on different surfaces including concrete.
• Climb ladders and able to get in and out of small areas.
• Maintain balance on all surfaces.
• Retain and perform written and spoken instructions.
• CDL preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 6 months experience in maintenance.

If you have interest in this position and believe that you are qualified, please submit a resume by selecting ‘upload your application materials’ found at the top of this page or by completing an online application.

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We are seeking candidates to fill open Site Management Technician Positions which will help manage sites located near Macomb, Illinois and in SE Iowa. Given work schedules and barn locations, the person selected for this position ideally will live within 30 minutes of the managed sites.

Site Management Technicians must complete necessary steps to grow healthy pigs from weaning age (when they are received from the sow farm) until the animals are market-ready and loaded out of the barn. This position is responsible for day-to-day “choring” of TriOak pigs in assigned contract facilities, daily care for the animals, treatment as required and general maintenance for facilities.

Standard working day is 6:00am to 4:00pm, Mon thru Fri. Some variations to this will be required. This position is On-call 24/7 in the event of emergency issues at an assigned farm or with our pigs. Weekend rotation is required in this position.

If you have interest in this position and believe that you are qualified, please submit a resume by selecting ‘upload your application materials’ found at the top of this page or by completing an online application.

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We are seeking candidates to fill one Animal Transport Driver position. This position requires a safe, efficient tractor trailer driver with a positive attitude to make mostly regional runs (SE Iowa and Western Illinois) scheduled Monday through Friday during 1st shift operations. Depending on needs and delivery schedules, the drivers within this department also deliver feed loads out of the Oakville Feed Mill.
This position will be responsible to drive safely to scheduled sow farms for loading weaned and / or culled pigs; coordination of safe loading and accurate counts; delivery to local grower farms; safe unloading; and tractor/trailer cleanup including washing as needed. Successful candidates will have a valid CDL, a proven safe driving history and the ability to work and communicate effectively.

The person selected for this position must:

1. Be physically able to safely and efficiently load /unload weaned pigs and/or culled sows into trailer and appropriate compartments.
2. Be physically able to safely and efficiently wash and disinfect tractor/trailers on a daily basis.
3. Be able to interact positively with TriOak Sow Farm Employees on a daily basis.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers / managers in order to promote teamwork.
5. Be self-motivated and be able to work without direct supervision.
6. Must have good attendance.
7. Have a valid CDL-A with a good, safe driving record.
8. Be willing to perform other duties assigned by your immediate supervisor.
9. Be able to follow safety rules and bio-security regulations setup by TriOak Foods.

If you have interest in this position and believe that you are qualified, please submit a resume by selecting ‘upload your application materials’ found at the top of this page or by completing an online application.

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TriOak Foods is seeking candidates to fill a Sow Project Regional Manager position based out of the Oakville Office.

Nature of Position:

Assist with individual training and implementation of company protocols with farm manager and farm staff while focusing on individual opportunities. Focus will be on improving specific farm opportunities (reduction of pig wean mortality, improving conception rate) as examples. Must be willing to travel with extended stay as needed. Executing company protocols while assisting other production opportunity areas while on farm, and individual farm assignments directed from Sow Production Manager.

Essential Functions:
Provide training and implementation of protocols to sow farms.
Audit and ensure that TriOak Quality Standards and protocols are implemented and being followed by direct reports.
Oversee and manage direct reports. This could include scheduling assistance, continuing education and training, assistance with conflict resolution, etc.
Responsible for creating and maintaining a win/ win relationship with sow farm managers and staff.
Liaison between sow farm managers, regional sow farm managers, and sow production manager, providing communication to all parties as needed. This will include monitoring pertinent site data, communicating process improvement opportunities and determining next course of action.
Provide technical direction and education for company protocols.
Conduct regular farm visits including spending multiple days on same site. Overnight travel and extended stay are required.
Assist when needed for betterment of TriOak Foods.
Assist individual farms with special projects assigned by Sow Production manager.
Responsible for carrying out the company biosecurity program as presented by the company’s vet staff.
Responsible to perform duties as assigned by supervisor.
Success Factors:
• Ability to influence the actions and opinions of others in a desired direction.
• Ability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting good judgment.
• Ability to use a System Improvement Model and Leadership Imperatives to work through problems and make decisions.
• Ability to create win/win relationships with subordinate employees.
• Ability to work unsupervised while getting daily work completed on time.
• Ability to focus on details.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
Job Qualifications:
• A minimum high school diploma.
• Minimum three years of management experience
• Maintain an acceptable MVR as determined by TriOak.
• Have extensive knowledge in commercial swine production.
• Have extensive knowledge of sow records and related computer software.
• Be willing to be on call 365 days a year, 24 hours per day, excluding vacation.
• Must be PQA certified or, have the ability to be certified within 6 months of employment.
• Be able to communicate in English orally and in written format.
• Hours of work could be longer than subordinate employees.
• Must be able to work safely in a physically demanding environment including the ability to lift 50 pounds, load / move breeding sized animals, walk through pens of animals, etc.
• Must be able to work in a variety of working conditions including but not limited to extreme heat during summer months and extreme cold in winter months.
• Must be able to work in an environment in which you will be exposed to daily odors, dusts and gasses that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed.

If you have interest in this position and believe that you are qualified, please submit a resume by selecting ‘upload your application materials’ found at the top of this page or by completing an online application.

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We are seeking candidates to fill a Feed Mill Maintenance Supervisor Position for the Oakville and Bushnell Feed Mills. This position will work out of the Oakville Feed Mill and travel to Bushnell, IL as needed.

Nature of Position:

Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Feed Mill maintenance department and organizes, supervises, and directs maintenance workers. Evaluates systems and facility equipment to determine maintenance or repairs that need to be performed. Assesses building systems to plan work assignments and project schedules. Develops maintenance procedures and schedules.

Essential Functions:
(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of Functions)

1. Plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and evaluates the activities and operations related to the maintenance and repair of the feed mill and office.
2. Provides technical direction to mill personnel.
3. Troubleshoots and provides troubleshooting direction and assistance.
4. Coordinates with millwright & electrical contractors on capital projects and repairs.
5. Verifies equipment specifications and obtains quotes from vendors.
6. Orders parts and manages maintenance logistics.
7. Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
8. Identifies opportunities for improving manufacturing processes, identifies resource needs, reviews with Feed Mill Manager, and implements improvements.
9. Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the feed mill’s facility’s equipment.
10. Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests, and makes adjustments.
11. Detects faulty operations, defective material, and reports those and any unusual situations to Feed Mill Manager.
12. Complies with safety regulations and supervises housekeeping of maintenance areas.
13. Performs tasks as assigned by the Feed Mill Manager.
14. Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Education and Experience Requirements:
• 2 years’ previous supervisory experience in feed milling, or 5+ years previous supervisory experience in other Manufacturing environment.
• Must be proficient in areas of:
– Mechanical Aptitude
– Mechanical Repair
– Welding
– Electrical
– Boiler operation
• Effective leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal or written).
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors and equipment & parts vendors.
• Must know shop math, be able to interpret drawings and be able to use the tools required.
• Safety training courses completed (OSHA or company required).

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in maintenance engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
• 10 years’ previous supervisory experience in feed milling.
• Feed Mill Management experience.
• Experience in construction projects.
• Knowledge of Labor Relations and ability to organize and motivate people.
• Past performance shows highly developed leadership skills.
• Proficient in using MS Office tools.
• 30 Hour Construction Safety Course (OSHA).

If you have interest in this position and believe that you are qualified, please submit a resume by selecting ‘upload your application materials’ found at the top of this page or by completing an online application.

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We are seeking candidates to fill an immediate position working in our Feed Mill in Bushnell, Illinois. Our Feed Mill Operators work in areas that include Receiving, Mill Operation and Loadout as needed. The individual selected for this position will be required to learn all Feed Manufacturing Operations.

The individual selected must:

• Operate feed manufacturing equipment to produce various feeds as required.
• Must be able to work in the receiving function and understand the internal movement of ingredients and mixing functions.
• Be able to do basic maintenance, preventative maintenance and maintain a clean work area.
• Be able to operate the loadout function in the mill.
• Must be able to operate computer-controlled systems for the mill.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Be physically capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Have good communication skills.

In addition, the individual selected will be required to assist in weekly and period end inventory, calculating and maintenance projects as they come up, occasionally on weekends.

If you have interest in this position and believe that you are qualified, please submit a resume by selecting ‘upload your application materials’ found at the top of this page or by completing an online application.

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We are seeking candidates to fill a Feed Mill Manager Position located in Bushnell, Illinois.

Nature of Position:

Lead a Feed Milling Team (~10 people) and manage the entire operation to produce and deliver high quality swine nutrition products as efficiently and safely as possible while meeting all corporate and government guidelines. This individual will need to be self-sufficient in tackling operational challenges and have a strong ability to create practical solutions independently. Strong leadership and a devotion to the Company’s Values and Mission statement will be at the forefront of this individual’s leadership style, while creating a family orientated and competitive environment that team members wish to join and remain part of.

Essential Functions:
(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of Functions)

• Cost, Productivity, and Process Improvement: Manage the Feed Mill effectively in order to achieve Milling Cost goals while maintaining safety, quality, service, housekeeping, and property conservation.
• Maintenance and Property Conservation: Implement maintenance programs. Ensure reliability of facilities. Maintain physical condition and appearance which reflects the standards of quality and service of our business. Propose and execute Capital Projects specific to the location.
• Leadership and Development: Create and promote a positive and rewarding experience for all mill employees, focused on employee success, retention, and development. Develop and Monitor KPI’s for mill and team.
• Logistics: Ensure that feed delivery operations are executed in a safely, timely and efficient manner, and that any third-party trucking services agreements with outbound haulers are met and provide the expected service and value to the business and within the law.
• Administration: Provide accurate and timely information to accounting team and make decisions based on reports generated.
• Product Quality: Manufacture products which conform to the product formula, regulatory, and all other requirements of the product design, i.e., PDI, fines, size, appearance, density, etc.
• Safety: Prevent accidental injuries through employee learning, safe behavior, and the application of engineering principles to facilities, equipment, and process design.
• Housekeeping: Ensure all facilities are consistently representing our brand and meet all Company standards. Implement and monitor housekeeping programs and develop and maintain housekeeping protocols and records.
• Environmental: Ensure the location complies with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. Responsible for establishing good relations with neighbors and the local community.

Education and Experience Requirements:
• 10 years of proven track record in equivalent role in feed milling or bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ year’s previous management experience in feed milling. 10+ years preferred.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lb.
• Experience in industry related to regulatory process (i.e., FDA/EPA/DNR/OSHA).
• Project management skills and ability to execute large capital projects.
• Ability to understand and interpret monthly P&L statements.
• Maintenance experience as well as a strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of how equipment used in the feed manufacturing process work.
• Strong understanding of pelleting processes in regard to animal feed.
• Right to work in the U.S. not based solely on possession of a student visa or visa sponsored by a third part employer.

Additional Requirements:
• Effective leadership skills.
• Interpersonal and team skills for working with employees at all levels.
• Organized and detail orientated, manage priorities and dynamic deadlines.
• Efficient time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Familiarity and knowledge related to 5S Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in feed mill batching software (e.g., WEM ®, Beta Raven ®, etc.) and Microsoft Office.
• Available to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Working Conditions:
• General climate- Both climate-controlled office and environmentally controlled milling facilities.
• During summer months, outside temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and during the winter months outside temperatures may fall below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
• When performing different tasks inside and/or outside noise can become very loud.
• Each day one may encounter dust, odors, and other hazardous conditions/materials.
• Will be exposed to electrical boxes and machinery that are not to be entered or repaired by those who are not certified in basic electrical training and/or lock out tag out.

If you have interest in this position and believe that you are qualified, please submit a resume by selecting ‘upload your application materials’ found at the top of this page or by completing an online application.

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We are seeking candidates to fill a Feed Mill Production Supervisor Position located in Oakville, Iowa.

Nature of Position:

Leads the mill team to produce swine feeds as efficiently and as safely as possible while meeting all corporate and government guidelines. Responsible for the daily production operation of the feed mill, ingredient receiving, and feed production. Leads safety, housekeeping and continuous improvement efforts. Responsible for the quality of the feed that is produced at the site.

Essential Functions:
(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of Functions)

• Conducts processes and leads people in order to meet hourly/daily goals and produce our products safely and as efficiently as possible, maximizing the feed mill capacity while meeting corporate and business unit guidelines.
• Schedules and controls the production process following existing protocols, production records and controls.
• Monitors feed orders and assures proper execution in order to deliver feed on time.
• Keeps feed mill manager timely informed of success stories and challenges related to personnel.
• Coordinates with Feed Desk on feed deliveries and feed quality.
• Reviews daily production reports and completes appropriate paperwork and reports.
• Perform regular housekeeping audits and act on corrective procedures.
• Monitors inventories on site, and coordinates with merchandise buyer on ingredients in a timely manner.
• Assists the feed mill manager with implementation and monitoring of milling programs and special projects.
• Coordinates with maintenance supervisor on preventative maintenance activities and orders supplies in a timely manner.

Education and Experience Requirements:
• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years’ previous supervisory experience in feed milling, or 5+ years previous supervisory experience in other manufacturing environment.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal or written).
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Tools.
• Able to operate a forklift.
• Safety training courses completed (OSHA or company required).
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, climbing ladders, lifting up to 60lbs.
• Less than 5% travel.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in feed manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related field.
• 10 years’ previous supervisory experience in feed milling.
• Feed Mill Management experience.
• Experience in construction projects.
• Knowledge of Labor Relations and ability or organize and motivate people.
• Past performance shows highly developed leadership skills.
• Proficient in using MS Office tools.
• 30 Hour Construction Safety Course (OSHA).

Working Conditions:
• General climate- Both climate-controlled office and environmentally controlled milling facilities.
• During summer months, outside temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and during the winter months outside temperatures may fall below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
• When performing different tasks inside and/or outside noise can become very loud.
• Each day one may encounter dust, odors, and other hazardous conditions/materials.
• Will be exposed to electrical boxes and machinery that are not to be entered or repaired by those who are not certified in basic electrical training and/or lock out tag out.

If you have interest in this position and believe that you are qualified, please submit a resume by selecting ‘upload your application materials’ found at the top of this page or by completing an online application.

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We are seeking candidates to fill a Farrowing Department Head Position at our Holly Farm location, located near Holly, Colorado. Our Sow Farm Farrowing Department Heads are responsible to coordinate all aspects of farrowing operations at a sow farm in support of our production and management goals. Strong candidates will have positive hands-on farrowing experience as well as experience leading a team that achieves goals to support overall farm and company objectives.

The person selected for this position must:

1. Manage the daily farrowing activities for the Holly Farm.
2. Effectively lead and manage farrowing techs to create a strong, stable, skilled team that delivers results.
3. Be a leader related to animal care and handling with respect to company operating procedures.
4. Effectively communicate with the Breeding Department and the Farm Manager to plan animal flow and processing.
5. Always lead with a focus on a safe work environment and make sure safe work processes are followed by employees.
6. Be capable of managing production records to ensure they are accurate and timely.
7. Be proactive and be able to plan ahead.
8. Enjoy working with swine.
9. Be able to work in a swine production facility environment.

If you have interest in this position and believe that you are qualified, please submit a resume by selecting ‘upload your application materials’ found at the top of this page or by completing an online application.

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We are seeking candidates to fill a Feed Mill Manager Position located in Oakville, Iowa.

Nature of Position:

This position is a working Feed Mill Manager, who is responsible for day-to-day management of employees working in the Oakville Feed Mill. The person selected will be responsible for daily operations of the feed mill and lead department employees to meet daily production needs. The person selected will also commit to learning all processes within the Bushnell Mill.

Production-related duties include learning how to receive raw materials, internal movement of ingredients to appropriate processing / mixing functions and / or storage bins. The Mill Manager will make sure that maintenance, preventative maintenance, and housekeeping are completed as needed. The ability to operate sampling equipment, maintain focus on quality control and recordkeeping are critical to succeed in this position.

Work Time: Work hours will vary according to daily workload based on feed schedules, customer needs and productions capacities. This position includes responsibility to lead 2nd shift milling production, which may require some periods of working with the 2nd shift. This also includes the ability to work some overtime, and weekends, to ensure that our animals are fed.

Essential Functions:
(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of Functions)

1. Responsible for the housekeeping and general appearance of the facility / equipment.
2. Responsible for tracking, ordering and usage of ingredients on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
3. Responsible for scheduling of feed deliveries and managing 12 to 14 drivers out of the Bushnell Mill.
4. Provide active leadership of the Bushnell Mill Safety Program.
5. Complete necessary employee safety training to ensure compliance and keep employees focused on accident prevention for the Bushnell Feed Mill.
6. Provide day-to-day management of feed manufacturing employees in the Bushnell Feed Mill to keep focus on safety, quality, efficiency and effectively leading our employees.
7. Perform critical operations to produce high quality feed in a timely, efficient manner. Duties may include loading / unloading trucks at times, operating milling equipment, operating a fork truck, operating computer-controlled systems, hand-loading smaller ingredients, etc.
8. Monitor equipment to ensure it’s in good working order, participate in the overall maintenance of the facility and coordinate necessary repairs or possible equipment concerns.
9. Provide effective leadership to employees throughout the Bushnell Feed Mill.
10. Responsible for daily compliance with feed manufacturing, quality assurance programs, and regulatory compliance.
11. Become PCQI certified for FSMA.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• BS degree in Milling Science preferred or 2 – 5 years supervisory experience in a high-volume, integrated mill.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Dependable, self-motivated and willing to work in a very physical job.
• Effective at solving problems and making decisions as needed.
• Proven experience as a self-starter and initiative.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, managers and internal customers.
• Proven experience in staying organized and maintaining focus to critical deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of feed manufacturing automation systems.
• Proficient in feed manufacturing software, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Professional oral and written communication.

If you have interest in this position and believe that you are qualified, please submit a resume by selecting ‘upload your application materials’ found at the top of this page or by completing an online application.

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We are seeking candidates to fill one Animal Transport Driver position. This position requires a safe, efficient tractor trailer driver with a positive attitude to make mostly regional runs (SE Iowa and Western Illinois) scheduled Monday through Friday during 1st shift operations. Depending on needs and delivery schedules, the drivers within this department also deliver feed loads out of the Oakville Feed Mill.
This position will be responsible to drive safely to scheduled sow farms for loading weaned and / or culled pigs; coordination of safe loading and accurate counts; delivery to local grower farms; safe unloading; and tractor/trailer cleanup including washing as needed. Successful candidates will have a valid CDL, a proven safe driving history and the ability to work and communicate effectively.

The person selected for this position must:

1. Be physically able to safely and efficiently load /unload weaned pigs and/or culled sows into trailer and appropriate compartments.
2. Be physically able to safely and efficiently wash and disinfect tractor/trailers on a daily basis.
3. Be able to interact positively with TriOak Sow Farm Employees on a daily basis.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers / managers in order to promote teamwork.
5. Be self-motivated and be able to work without direct supervision.
6. Must have good attendance.
7. Have a valid CDL-A with a good, safe driving record.
8. Be willing to perform other duties assigned by your immediate supervisor.
9. Be able to follow safety rules and bio-security regulations setup by TriOak Foods.

If you have interest in this position and believe that you are qualified, please submit a resume by selecting ‘upload your application materials’ found at the top of this page or by completing an online application.

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TriOak Foods is filling several open Sow Farm Herdspersons positions to work at locations in Central Illinois.

This position has a variety of duties within the sow farm operations including breeding and / or farrowing activities. Regular responsibilities will also include daily care, feeding, processing and barn upkeep associated with our animals.

The individual selected for this position must be able to:

• Follow safety rules and bio-security regulations setup by TriOak Foods.
• Effectively work with swine in our barns or be willing to learn proper swine husbandry skills.
• Check animals for stress, vaccinate, treat and manage sick animals as needed according to company protocols.
• Work safely while working with our animals including breeding, farrowing and while moving animals.
• Troubleshoot problems in swine production facilities and take corrective actions as needed.
• Complete power-washing, disinfecting and other cleanup as needed.
• Work unsupervised, be self-motivated and proactive.
• Work well with co-workers and your manager in order to complete duties as a team.
• Have good attendance.
• Perform other duties assigned by your supervisor or management.

Success Factors:

• Willingness to listen and learn.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Able to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Display honesty, trustworthiness and dependability at all times.
• Show pride in work well done.
• Be respectfully of others.
• Maintain strong work ethic.
• Show initiative to seek other work upon completion of a task.

Job Qualifications:

• Be able to lift in excess of 50lbs moving up to 100 yards daily, be able to lift 15 lbs. repeatedly on a daily basis from side to side for at least 1 hour. Push and/or pull a minimum of 500 lbs. in a cart with wheels when required. Squat to floor, grip small objects with ease and twist at least 45 degrees.
• Be capable of repeated actions.
• Be responsive to visible signs of animal discomfort.
• Be responsive to verbal alarms and sounds of animals.
• Be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing with other employees and company contacts.
• Be able to move, load and unload animals 600 plus pounds.
• Be able to walk and stand for long periods of time on different surfaces including concrete.
• Be able to climb in and out of crates and over obstacles.
• Be able climb different types of ladders including feed bin ladders.
• Be able to maintain balance on all surfaces.
• Be able to retain and perform written and spoken instructions.
• Must not own or live near any swine. Must not live with anyone who has contact with swine.

Working Conditions:

• During summer months outside temperatures can be over 100 degrees for entire scheduled workday.
• During winter months outside temperatures can be below zero for entire scheduled workday.
• During and after heavy rains or snowfalls the road in and around the farms can become extremely muddy, snow covered, icy and difficult to maneuver on.
• During different job duties the noise inside or outside barns can become very loud.
• Will be exposed daily to odors, dusts and gasses that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed.
• Will be exposed to electrical boxes and electrical machinery that are not to be entered or repaired by those who are not certified in basic electrical training and/or lock out tag out by the Safety Coordinator.
• Will be exposed daily to procedures that cause contact with hazardous materials.

If you have interest in this position and believe that you are qualified, please submit a resume by selecting ‘upload your application materials’ found at the top of this page or by completing an online application.

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We are seeking candidates to fill a Farrowing Department Head Position at our Marco Sow Farm located near St. Anthony, Iowa. Our Sow Farm Farrowing Department Heads are responsible to coordinate all aspects of farrowing operations at a sow farm in support of our production and management goals. Strong candidates will have positive hands-on farrowing experience as well as experience leading a team that achieves goals to support overall farm and company objectives.

Employees who express interest in this position will be considered based on the following criteria: experience working with pigs, overall work history, ability to work on own including managing own activities, attendance record, attitude, etc.

The person selected for this position must:

1. Manage the daily farrowing activities for the Marco Sow Farm.
2. Effectively lead and manage farrowing techs to create a strong, stable, skilled team that delivers results.
3. Be a leader related to animal care and handling with respect to company operating procedures.
4. Effectively communicate with the Breeding Department and the Farm Manager to plan animal flow and processing.
5. Always lead with a focus on a safe work environment and make sure safe work processes are followed by employees.
6. Be capable of managing production records to ensure they are accurate and timely.
7. Be proactive and be able to plan ahead.
8. Enjoy working with swine.
9. Be able to work in a swine production facility environment.

If you have interest in these positions and believe that you are qualified, please submit a resume by selecting ‘upload your application materials’ found at the top of this page or by completing an online application.

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We are seeking candidates to fill a Breeding Department Manager Position at our Scheetz Farm location, located near Niota, Illinois. Our Sow Farm Breeding Managers are responsible to coordinate all aspects of breeding operations at a sow farm in support of our production and management goals.  Strong candidates will have positive hands-on breeding experience as well as experience leading a team that achieves goals to support overall farm and company objectives.

The person selected for this position must:

1. Manage the daily breeding activities for the farm.
2. Effectively lead and manage breeding techs to create a strong, stable, skilled team that delivers results.
3. Be a leader related to animal care and handling with respect to company operating procedures.
4. Effectively communicate with the Farrowing Department and the Farm Manager to plan animal flow and processing.
5. Always lead with a focus on a safe work environment and make sure safe work processes are followed by employees.
6. Be capable of managing production records to ensure they are accurate and timely.
7. Be proactive and be able to plan ahead.
8. Enjoy working with swine.
9. Be able to work in a swine production facility environment.

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We are seeking candidates to fill a Breeding Department Manager Position at our Marco farm, near St. Anthony, Iowa.  Our Sow Farm Breeding Managers are responsible to coordinate all aspects of breeding operations at a sow farm in support of our production and management goals.  Strong candidates will have positive hands-on breeding experience as well as experience leading a team that achieves goals to support overall farm and company objectives.

The person selected for this position must:

1. Manage the daily breeding activities for the farm.
2. Effectively lead and manage breeding techs to create a strong, stable, skilled team that delivers results.
3. Be a leader related to animal care and handling with respect to company operating procedures.
4. Effectively communicate with the Farrowing Department and the Farm Manager to plan animal flow and processing.
5. Always lead with a focus on a safe work environment and make sure safe work processes are followed by employees.
6. Be capable of managing production records to ensure they are accurate and timely.
7. Be proactive and be able to plan ahead.
8. Enjoy working with swine.
9. Be able to work in a swine production facility environment.

If you have interest in these positions and believe that you are qualified, please submit a resume by selecting ‘upload your application materials’ found at the top of this page or by completing an online application.

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This job posting is to fill a 2nd Shift CDL-A Feed Delivery Driver to work out of our Oakville Feed Mill.

Feed Drivers at Oakville deliver feed to farms based on local grower orders. Our 2nd shift Drivers at Oakville normally start around 2 p.m. and work Monday through Friday. Successful candidates will need to have a valid CDL-A, a good driving record and solid experience driving tractor trailers. Must be able to load feed / ingredients into a trailer, drive safely to scheduled customer farm locations, be able to operate unloading equipment at customer locations and be able to operate our vacuuming equipment.

The person selected for this position must:
1. Be able to follow safety rules and bio-security regulations setup by TriOak Foods.
2. Have a valid CDL-A and a good, safe driving record.
3. Be able to drive safely and efficiently to scheduled farms / suppliers for pickup and to make delivers.
4. Must be able to load and unload feed / ingredients using appropriate equipment and techniques as trained.
5. Be able to work together with co-workers and managers in order to promote teamwork.
6. Be willing to perform other duties assigned by your immediate supervisor.
7. Must have good attendance.

If you have interest in this position and believe that you are qualified, please submit a resume by selecting ‘upload your application materials’ found at the top of this page or by completing an online application.

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