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SUMMARY: Directs and coordinates activities associated with meeting the nutritional needs of the animals at the Sheep Discovery Center. Assist the GM in the construction of the feeding system. Post construction, oversee hiring, repair, maintenance, and daily operation of feeding by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate team members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Work with suppliers, manufactures and contracts to complete the construction of a state of the art feed kitchen.
With the assistance of a nutritionist and GM develop feed rations to be fed to ewes in each phase of production. Assist in tours of the SDC with nutritionist to continue to innovate and improve processes
Organize and manage the feed team ensuring feed is delivered timely and on schedule.
Continually thinking outside the box to help the management team improve processes and overcome challenges.
Monitors quality control of commodities received through regular inspection.
Maintains quality of feed rations by using quality ingredients, following recommendations from consulting Nutritionist and overseeing the processing of feedstuffs.
Complies with applicable OSHA, FDA, and EPA regulations; maintains appropriate compliance records.
Sets a positive example for employees by modeling safe work practices and following safety rules and policies. Communicates critical safety information to employees by conducting regular safety training; monitors workplace for unsafe/noncompliant behavior.
Develops department capital and operating budgets; manages expenses by studying historical data, anticipating needs and researching costs.
Manages department supplies inventory by researching costs, designing inventory systems, determining inventory levels, anticipating needed supplies and approving orders.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Developing a maintenance schedule and checklist to keep feed kitchen and equipment clean and in working order.
Develop SOP’s to assist in training and standardizing procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree or higher; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Database software.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Willingness to think outside the box and challenge the norms.
COMPETENCY: Expected to coordinate projects, manage difficult or emotional employee situations, participate in meetings, understand business implications of decisions, work within approved budget, develop and implement cost saving measures, conserve organizational resources, adapts to changes in the work environment, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, observe safety and security procedures, and report potentially unsafe conditions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and is exposed to work in high, precarious places. May be assigned to duties that require the use of a respirator. Pulmonary function test and respirator fit test would apply.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees may be required to wear hardhat; eyes, ears, and respiratory protection daily. And other miscellaneous PPE requirements for your job.
Lifting, carrying, push/pull, pinch/grip, reaching overhead and away from the body, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, squat and climbing are essential to this job.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our employee safe we provide proper PPE and follow CDC Guidelines regarding social distancing.
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired annual salary range?
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Animal care and nutrition: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location