Technology Center Associate (Louisville, IL)

  Duties & Responsibilities: Technology Center Operation o   Drive biological pig performance by learning and executing all SOPs, including: o   Individual pig care o   Feed and water system management o   Ventilation requirements o   Animal handling o   Learn and all hardware components of scales, feed system, and ventilation system o   Learn and become proficient in ventilation and feed system software o   Responder to alarms that can occur any time of day or night o   Routine weekend responsibilities (every other weekend) for the execution of the daily SOP Research Management o    Coordinate with R & D Leadership team to design study protocols o    Ensure all execution of research study protocols and processes o    Oversee all on-site logistics with regards to data collection o    Assist in data validation and analysis o    Provide updates to R & D Leadership team on research study learnings and key events o    Be willing and able to learn and lead research activities in any technology center, sow farm, commercial wean-to-market site, or packing plant Human Capital Management o    Assist in recruitment of potential employees o    Execute personal onboarding program with the objective of self-development in the areas of daily commercial pork production practices, The Maschhoffs culture and financial drivers, pig biology, standard work, and scientific methodology o    Assist in onboarding new employees o    Support community engagement Physical Resource Management o    Maintain facilities and all equipment in ideal operating condition, including routine validation and maintenance o    Maintain cleanliness of facilities (inside and outside, laundry, office, etc.)   Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: * Computer operations * Microsoft Office operation * The animal agriculture industry   Skill in: * Verbal and written communication * Critical thinking and informed decision making * Hands on learning and working   Ability to: * Work on hard floors, stand for extended periods of time, and lift at least 50 lbs. * Work both independently and in a team environment to accomplish goals * Work within an ambiguous environment * Communicate in a fashion that results in efficient, accurate execution * Work with allied and internal partnerships in a professional, courteous manner * Maintain confidentiality * Listen and accept coaching from peers and managers * Pay attention to detail   Physical Demands Climbing:    41% - 70% Crawling/Stooping:    20% - 40% Hearing:     Over 70% Heavy Lifting:    Less than 20%         Choose an item.        Manual Dexterity:    Over 70% Pushing/Pulling:    Less than 20% Speaking:    41% - 70% Standing:    Over 70% Visual:    Over 70% Walking:    Over 70% Compensation: Targeted pay range of $18.00-$26.61 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits: The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including: * Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan. * Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%. * Group rate vision benefits. * Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies. * Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee. * A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested. * A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees. * Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.