The Maschhoffs, one of the largest independent pork producers in the U.S., is looking for a Junior Field Advisor based in Iowa City, Washington Oaskaloosa, Iowa area.

Location: Iowa City, Washington, Oskaloosa, Iowa area
Function: Wean-to-Market

Job Overview:

Ensure consistent implementation of Best Management Practices on the farm that drive productivity, optimize efficiency, promote sustainability, and safeguard the well-being of the animals. Collaborate with and closely align with other divisions to consistently deliver best-in-class quality products and services to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in training and on-boarding programs to develop and demonstrate core technical proficiencies with pig production best management practices. Training in part WILL include duties performed of a Site Manager for approximately 6 months varying with current business needs.
• Provide daily tactical support to assist Senior Field Advisor with managing the Production Partner relationship for a portfolio of approximately 12-15 pig production farms.
• Ensure consistent implementation of best management practices on the farm to optimize environment, nutrition, animal health, management, and production performance.
• Collaborate with consulting veterinarians to implement health protocols that optimize animal health.
• Train, teach and coach Production Partners to adopt practices and behaviors that drive production performance.
• Routinely inspect facilities and document results in the form of Field Service Reports to validate Partner performance.

• Minimum of an Associates of Science degree in an Animal Science related field or equivalent experience
• At least one year of previous school or work related swine experience.
• Ability to work in a barn with exposure to dust, noise, odors and livestock.
• Ability to travel locally within the working geography with overnight stays of 20 to 40 percent.

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We offer competitive wages and an exceptional benefits package including the use of a company vehicle.  EOE.