Market Hog Selection Technician

Benefits

• Company paid holidays/floating holidays
• Generous PTO
• We offer BCBS of TN health, dental and vision coverage at a very low cost
• Company paid short-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Company paid life insurance
• 401k company match at 100% of the first 2% and 50% of the next 4%
• tuition reimbursement (employee & children)
• student loan assistance - we pay your student loans for you
• Employee loans/pay advances after 1 year of employment
  
  

Company Overview

Tosh Farms is a rapidly growing, family-owned crop and swine production business with over 500 employees. While we are family-owned, we are not a small outfit – we have 3 companies operating under the Tosh Farms – Tosh Farms, Tosh Pork, and Bacon by Gosh. We are the #1 pork producer in the state of Tennessee and top 30 in the United States.

Position Overview

The Market Hog Selector’s primary responsibility is to identify and select the correct hogs for market. After 90 days, the Market Hog Selector will work independently with little supervision.

In This Role You Should Expect To

• Profile finishing farms during sales periods to project sales of pigs according to desired marketing criteria
• Accurately manage inventory during sale of hogs until farm is cleaned out and prepped for babies
• Communicate effectively with contract growers, truck dispatch, loading teams, regional service personnel, and others of any changes in sales schedule immediately
• Follow all company guidelines for proper biosecurity
• Assist teammates in the weighing of market hogs on a weekly basis
• Report major damages to supervisor
• Champion a Safety Culture
• Follow and adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Who You Are

• At least 18 years of age
• Strong organizational skills
• High School/GED required, Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural related program preferred, but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy in all MS Office
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Detail-oriented
• Self-directed
• Dependable
• Time management abilities
• Maintain and sustain a clean driving record
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. frequently and up to 30 pounds repeatedly
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to walk, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, climb
• Ability to work in all weather conditions (heat and cold)
• Able to work in dusty environments
• Comfortable working around large animals
• Ability to step over penning
• Ability to drive and operate company truck
• Repetitive use of both hands
  
  

Tosh Farms does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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