Seasonal Sow Farm Manager in Decorah, IA 52101
Job Description
At Waukon Feed Ranch, agriculture and family are the roots of our business. Our mission is to grow and develop our customers, employees, and community through providing products and services needed for a vibrant rural economy. The Farm Manager contributes to our mission by providing leadership and direction for barn employees, providing care for pigs, and producing a quality meat product right in our rural community that feeds the world.
As a Farm Manager, a typical day may include the following:
Responsible for a farrow to wean sow farm
Oversee and be actively involved in various sections of the farm including breeding, farrowing, and GDU
Ensure operational aspects of farm are taken care of appropriately including making sure equipment is functioning properly, feed systems and feed quality are monitored, and maintenance and repairs and completed.
Responsible for financial success of farm-overseeing payroll, supplies, maintenance/repair budgets, and production reports
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner with livestock and employees
Balance team and individual responsibilities, put success of team before own interests and supports everyones efforts to succeed
Develop staff to reach their fullest potential, train staff in various areas of the farm
Delegate work assignments and responsibilities to ensure farm is ran to the best of its ability
Complete paperwork, record keeping, and farm ordering
Understand and follow WFRs bio-security protocol and enforce bio-security with all staff, must shower in and out
Communicate effectively with the WFR Swine Management Team
Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus program, health, vision and dental insurance, IRA with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, dependent care FSA, short term disability insurance, accident insurance, employee referral bonus program, direct deposit, and vacation incentive super bonus program.
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $50,000.00 – $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus opportunities
Ability to commute/relocate:
Decorah, IA 52101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
pig: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
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