Assistant Feed Logistics Coordinator - Iowa Falls, IA

Assistant Feed Logistics Coordinator This person is responsible for the feed ordering and budget for Iowa Select Farms' farms. Internal and/or external personnel will determine feeding and management protocols that will be followed for each group. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Handle multiple phone calls, emails and process feed orders daily with minimum amount of error's
• Be accessible and responsive to phone calls and emails in a timely manner
• Multitask and prioritize items throughout the day
• Setup and manage group feed budgets to insure proper feed comes from the correct vendor
• Assist in ordering the correct amount of feed to finish a group of animals out in order to minimize feed transfers
• Coordinate all feed transfers from closed groups to another appropriate group
• Assist in identifying sites needing feed to minimize late order charges.
• Work with sites to have optional delivery days to help feed mills even their daily tonnage out throughout the week
• Maintain accurate written and computer records as required.
• Demeanor is expected to be always positive and professional while being helpful, friendly and respectful to team members and management personal.
• Daily focus should be on success of the company, not personal issues.
• Be at work on scheduled days and ready to work by given start time as attendance is critical to the success of this position.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Company Expectations:

• Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times which includes reporting any violations or concerns to management team
• Compliance with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures which includes continuous education to maintain a safe work environment
• Follow Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy at all times and partner with the Production Well-being team in a timely manner if an incident occurs

Leadership Competencies:

• Leadership and Collaboration
• Work ethic and Dedication
• Technical Capabilities
• Demonstrated Success
• Time management and Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving and Initiative
• Trusted with Responsibility
• Respect
• Communication
• Accountability
• Ability to learn and teach

Work Environment:

• This position is performed indoors with the ability to work remote once training has been completed.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physicality Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must have the ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position that will typically require at least 40 hours a week.
• Additional availability may be required during staffing challenges.
• Weekend and holiday rotations are a requirement.
• Occasional evening hours and weekend work may be required as the job duties demand.

Travel:

• No travel is required for this position.

Education, Experience and Other Qualifications:

• Bilingual is not required
• Previous experience in swine production operations is desired and a general ability to follow protocols and give attention to detail. Computer literacy is important with competencies in Excel, Word, Access and various web browsers.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.