Production Office Assistant - (Beardstown, IL)

Job Overview:

This position will perform a combination of both administrative and production functions as needed to support farm operations. The Production Office Assistant will assist management with office operations and procedures as well as performance of day-to-day animal care activities in barn.

Duties & Functions:

Assist with various clerical duties in the office including but not limited to:

• Preparing Site reports
• Farm record management and storage
• Semen management
• Completion of maintenance work orders
• Ordering and stocking of office and farm supplies
• Assist manager with feed orders
• Assist with onboarding of new employees
• Timely and accurate entry of various farm reporting and data corrections for piglet projections, flow, employee training, etc.
• Answering telephone and email correspondence
• Perform day-to-day production activities based on sound science and best practices to ensure high-quality production of pigs including feed, water, air, and care.
• Protect worker safety, abiding by safe work habits to ensure a safe environment, and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Perform timely duties and comply with practices to protect the health of the animals, commonly referred to as bio-security practices.
• Perform housekeeping responsibilities of barn facilities, including but not limited to laundry, trash removal and maintaining cleanliness of office spaces, lunchrooms and employee changing areas.
• Complete all required trainings.
• Communicate any safety or animal welfare issues to management immediately.

Position Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year

Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Office Equipment
• Microsoft Office Suite software - Excel, Word, Outlook
• General upkeep of euthanasia equipment
• Animal Husbandry skills

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Organization
• Productive multi-tasking
• Attention to detail

Ability to:

• Learn and become proficient with relevant computer systems, including but not limited to production record system and feed order systems
• Follow complex verbal/written instructions
• Maintain complete and accurate printed and digital records
• Lift, push or pull 50 pounds
• Handle exposure to dust, odors and noise
• Stand/walk on concrete for extended periods of time
• Solve problems and exercise sound judgment to make decisions
• Operate independently and demonstrate initiative
• Recognize workload priorities and plan effectively
• Be productive in a fast-paced work environment
• Have flexibility in schedule that may include limited weekends and/or holidays as needed

Physical Demands

Climbing: 20% - 40%

Crawling/Stooping: Less than 20%

Hearing: Over 70%

Heavy Lifting: 20% - 40%

Manual Dexterity: Less than 20%

Pushing/Pulling: 20% - 40%

Speaking: Over 70%

Standing: 41% - 70%

Visual: Over 70%

Walking: 41% - 70%

Compensation:

Targeted pay range of $18.00 - $22.42 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.