Operations Associate Program Trainee

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity in our Operations AssociateProgram(OAP) working in our Guymon, OK plant. The program is designed for individuals who are interested in a career in fresh pork processing. The OAP gives the individual the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience in the day-to-day operations of a900,000 square-foot fresh porkfacilityharvesting22,500 animals per day.The program isdesigned for training inthree phases: production training, food safety quality assurance (FSQA), and operations management.The duration of each training phase will vary based on the businessneeds,previousexperience, and individual performance and knowledge.

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 connect 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

• Participate inall certification programsrequiredfor each phase of the program.
• Become skillful in critical production positionsutilizinga variety of tools (i.e.wizard knife, straight knife, and draw knife).
• Communicates and collaborates with all levels of management within the organization.
• Ensures all new hires and existing employees are trained and qualified to perform the tasks of each position on the line.
• Participate in the harvest inspection program.
• Knowledgeable of general company policies and job-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), training requirements, and personal protective equipment
• Maintainaccuraterecords to ensure consistency of product quality, compliance to regulatory agency requirements (USDA), company FSQA policies and procedures, and documentation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) process.
• MonitorGood Manufacturing Practices(GMPs), SOPs and Critical Control Points (CCPs)to ensure the quality and food safety of product and that product specifications are met.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES:instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 12 months experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production-based role.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods, typically9-10 hours a day.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in meat science, food processing, food safety, or another related field.

SCHEDULE

The schedule will vary based on business needs.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This role will be working in the plant.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in

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.