Job Description
Job Description
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 criteriaAccurately manage inventory during sale of hogs until farm is cleaned out and prepped for babiesCommunicate effectively with contract growers, truck dispatch, loading teams, regional service personnel, and others of any changes in sales schedule immediatelyFollow all company guidelines for proper biosecurityAssist teammates in the weighing of market hogs on a weekly basisReport major damages to supervisorChampion a Safety CultureFollow and adhere to all company policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedWho you are
At least 18 years of ageStrong organizational skillsHigh School / GED required, Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural related program preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsComputer literacy in all MS OfficeAbility to follow detailed instructionsDetail-orientedSelf-directedDependableTime management abilitiesMaintain and sustain a clean driving recordPhysical Requirements
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. frequently and up to 30 pounds repeatedlyMust be able to stand for prolonged periods of timeMust be able to walk, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, climbAbility to work in all weather conditions (heat and cold)Able to work in dusty environmentsComfortable working around large animalsAbility to step over penningAbility to drive and operate company truckRepetitive use of both handsTosh 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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