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Lead Data Steward (Hybrid: Sleepy Eye, MN)
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Sleepy Eye, MN
Job Description Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50-year-old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team! Position Overview: The purpose of the data and analytics governance program is to develop company-wide policies and procedures that ensure enterprise data assets and associated analytics meet certain criteria within and across the company's systems. The key objective of this program at Christensen Farms is to enhance data and analytics accuracy, increase data timeliness, and improve the protection of sensitive data. The Lead Data Steward serves as the central coordinator and mentor for all data stewardship activities, ensuring alignment between business units, data stewards, and the Data Governance Council. This role provides strategic oversight, facilitates collaboration, and champions data governance adoption across the enterprise. The Lead Data Steward is a supervisory role with responsibility for mentoring and coordinating data stewards. From Our Manager: "You will have an opportunity to have a significant impact on our organization by helping to ensure data quality, integrity, accuracy, and security through governance with a progressive leader in the ag industry. We value individual and professional growth and will support your career progression." -Hiring Manager What You Will Do: Lead and mentor data stewards, drive governance policy development, oversee enterprise-wide data quality initiatives, consolidate metrics, report to leadership, and promote data-driven culture. Assess the current state of data reliability, security, privacy, and retention within their scope of responsibility. Oversee and implement actions to meet data reliability goals and ensure compliance with all data governance policies. Including management of confidential and restricted data. Work with our Decision Science, IT, and/or Financial Analyst teams to recommend optimal approaches for resolving data quality or consistency issues to achieve goals. Collaborate within and outside their immediate team to drive changes that support the adoption of data governance policies. Monitor and track ongoing data reliability levels and other metrics that assess the adherence of data and people to data governance policies. Report into the data governance council either via the lead data steward, or as a team (a data stewards' group, for example, where the need for data stewardship spans data domains and business functions), or individually (per their direct responsibility). Actively correct data quality issues that cannot be addressed fully by automated means. Participate in regular data governance committee meetings. Provide input into the data and analytics governance committee for improvements in the work of governance and stewardship. Research tools, disciplines and industry trends and recommend improvements for team or company consideration. What You Offer Us: Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Statistics, or related field. Five years' experience in data governance, data quality management, or business process improvement. Strong communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. Strong understanding of data governance principles and practices. Clear, concise, and precise written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds including non-technical audiences. Analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, attention to detail and ability to monitor compliance metrics. Familiarity with data privacy and security standards. Ability to influence adoption of governance policies across diverse teams. Computer skills required: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Strict adherence to company confidentiality and ethical standards. Pluses/Preferences: Intermediate knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL) and enterprise software systems (e.g., ERP, CRM). Experience working in an agricultural business, particularly in the swine industry. What We Offer You: Clear career progression track within IS. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education, and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. The targeted base pay range for this role is $90,000 to $140,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience. Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Learn more about how you can put your passion and talent to work with us at: ************************************************************* Job Posted by ApplicantPro
$90k-140k yearly 26d ago

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Veterinarian
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Sleepy Eye, MN
Job Description Under the direction of a Lead Veterinarian, this position will be responsible for working with the Production Operations Team to develop strategies and process-oriented approaches to improve the health and performance of our swine herd. This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in all phases of swine production. From Our Manager: "This position presents the opportunity to join a team of leaders dedicated to operational excellence and advancing the future of pork production. In this role, you will expand beyond routine veterinary responsibilities by contributing to field trials, supporting initiatives in safety, health, biosecurity, and animal welfare, and collaborating as part of a strategically focused leadership team." - Hiring Manager What You Will Do: Work strategically with Live Operations Team to improve Flow Performance Management of Health within flow across all stages of production (Breeding to Market) Contribute to research initiatives at both structure research sites and within the field. Implement treatment strategies Provide timely diagnostic service and support including the coordination of field sample collections and analysis and communication of diagnostic results Provide summaries and recommendations to Live Operations Team Respond immediately to health challenges as they arise Troubleshoot specific on-farm health and production problems Deliver appropriate technical training of the service and farm staff Support all initiatives and practices related to bio-security and Standard Operating Procedures within the production operation system Support FAD preparedness through various avenues including the training of employees as Certified Swine Sampler Collectors. Conduct all necessary regulatory blood testing and/or animal health checks Ensure regulatory compliance of animal movements and product use What You Offer Us: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree 1-3 years of experience in veterinary, agriculture, or livestock settings; swine industry experience is a plus. Good understanding of diseases and laboratory analyses Proven excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented atmosphere Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively build strong working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts Proven ability to use initiative and think independently Demonstrated commitment to the swine industry and well-being of livestock Ability and willingness to travel Specialized or Motorized Equipment and/or Tools: This position will require operating a company vehicle, or occasional mileage reimbursement. Any employment offer for this position is contingent upon the review of your motor vehicle record (MVR). The MVR will be reviewed to determine insurability based on CF's insurance carrier and company policy. What We Offer You: Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of farm operations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. The targeted base pay range for this role is $95,209 to $157,095 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience. Reports To: Director Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
$95.2k-157.1k yearly 30d ago
Sanitation Lead - Appleton, MN
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Appleton, MN
Job Description Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, the company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns four feed mills, manages 145,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. The company employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. From Our Manager "This Lead role and all sanitation tech roles play a big part in the successful transportation operation of our company. This position ensures critical biosecurity and animal health during all transportation to and from farms across this region". Position Overview & Responsibilities This position is responsible to direct staff on rotating shifts to ensure all live haul equipment is washed and to ensure all trailers are run thru "bio dri", inspected, chipped and paneled in a timely manner in accordance with safety, quality and bio-security requirements to meet transportation deadlines. What You Will Do Direct staff on shift to ensure efficiency, quality, bio-security and safety standards are met. Assist Manager with prioritizing and scheduling trailer wash activity and appropriate labor. Train new employees and coach existing employees Assist with washing and disinfecting of live haul and other equipment as needed. Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to Manager Complete required documentation relating to business or regulatory requirements. Assist Manager to ensure execution of all wash functions and washed trailer inspections as per SOP. Responsible for routine/preventative facility tasks such as yard work, laundry and supply replenishment as needed. Perform light duty maintenance on the facility, equipment or trailers as needed and communicate any issues to the manager. Communicate with team to ensure quality, safety, bio-security and deadline requirements are met. Ensure a successful bio dri cycle on all washed trailers. Be able to read and understand weekly transportation schedule. Properly panel and chip all trailers per SOP and approved transportation guidelines. Inform Manager of any supplies needed to complete job, including driver supplies. Safely drive spotter vehicle to retrieve washed trailers from the wash bays, take into bio dri and when complete park in clean parking lot. Perform and document an inspection on every trailer per the Christensen Farms guideline before parking the trailers in the clean trailer parking lot. Suggest, plan, and implement agreed upon process improvements and safety best practices. Functions as a back up to the Manager including all required administrative tasks What You Offer Us Mechanical aptitude with experience on a variety of equipment (ie power washers, etc.) Supervisory, "player-coach" and/or team leadership experience Must have a valid Driver's License What We Offer You Supervisory opportunity of sanitation techs with opportunity to grow. You will play a critical role in animal health and bio-security by providing quality sanitation support services. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. Be part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways---including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day--respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. A culture that fosters employee growth, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. Supervision of Others: Direct Report: None Indirect Report: Sanitation Technicians Reports to: Transportation Hub Manager Job Posted by ApplicantPro
$65k-114k yearly est. 13d ago
Communications Internship
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Sleepy Eye, MN
Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, the company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns four feed mills, manages 145,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. The company employees nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. The company is vertically integrated with a strong presence across the pork value chain - from farm to fork. Christensen Farms is the largest shareholder of Triumph Foods LLC, a producer-owned primary pork processing plant in St. Joseph, Missouri. In turn, Triumph Foods members own 50 percent of Daily's Premium Meats, a specialty pork processor of bacon and other premium pork products. Triumph Foods also holds a 50 percent partnership in Seaboard Triumph Foods, LLC of Sioux City, Iowa, a primary pork processing plant. Position Overview & Responsibilities: Christensen Farms is dedicated to training and developing talented employees. As part of this initiative, Christensen Farms offers a Communications Internship program geared towards college students pursuing a degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, Public Relations or similar degree. The Communications Internship Program is an opportunity that provides students with exposure to a leading swine production company and the important role in driving positive corporate presence, employee engagement, reputation, transparency and more through the creation and development of print, digital and educational materials, events, social media content and more, driving core business results that are both internally and externally facing. The internship program offers individuals a hands-on work and project-based experience that helps support the organizations overall goals and objectives. At times this position may also be required to facilitate company initiatives with a specific external/public focus. Competitive pay and housing provided. Major Areas of Accountability: * Create and design print and digital materials * Adhere to brand guidelines and complete projects according to deadline * Retouch and manipulate images * Use graphic design software and work with a wide variety of media * Collaborate with the Communications Manager and other specified project stakeholders to develop design concepts * Receive feedback from the Communications Manager and other specified project stakeholders and make necessary changes * Assemble final presentation material for printing as needed * Support the maintenance of the company intranet site as primary communication vehicle for employees * Assist in the planning, development and promotion of the marketing efforts of all projects * Support the coordination of company staff recognition and appreciation events (picnics, holiday parties, company banquets, etc.) in appropriate geographies * Support organizational & production strategies by supporting the coordination/creation of educational tools such as webinars, videos, etc. to aid consistent communication, implementation and execution * Support the coordination of tours and social events * Support the coordination and distribution of the organization's newsletter resources, including the MVP and the Organizational newsletter * Design branded advertisements for various events, activities, and promotions within and outside of the organization Education, Training and Experience Requirements: * Seeking individuals currently pursuing either an Associates or Bachelors degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, Public Relations or equivalent degree. * Qualified individuals will display a strong passion for working in swine production and agriculture. * Students must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 week duration spanning from the end of May through the first week in August. Supervision of Others: Direct: None Indirect: None Reports to: * Communications Manager Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law.
$31k-38k yearly est. 33d ago
Lead Data Steward (Hybrid: Sleepy Eye, MN)
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Sleepy Eye, MN
Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50-year-old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team! Position Overview: The purpose of the data and analytics governance program is to develop company-wide policies and procedures that ensure enterprise data assets and associated analytics meet certain criteria within and across the company's systems. The key objective of this program at Christensen Farms is to enhance data and analytics accuracy, increase data timeliness, and improve the protection of sensitive data. The Lead Data Steward serves as the central coordinator and mentor for all data stewardship activities, ensuring alignment between business units, data stewards, and the Data Governance Council. This role provides strategic oversight, facilitates collaboration, and champions data governance adoption across the enterprise. The Lead Data Steward is a supervisory role with responsibility for mentoring and coordinating data stewards. From Our Manager: "You will have an opportunity to have a significant impact on our organization by helping to ensure data quality, integrity, accuracy, and security through governance with a progressive leader in the ag industry. We value individual and professional growth and will support your career progression." -Hiring Manager What You Will Do: * Lead and mentor data stewards, drive governance policy development, oversee enterprise-wide data quality initiatives, consolidate metrics, report to leadership, and promote data-driven culture. * Assess the current state of data reliability, security, privacy, and retention within their scope of responsibility. * Oversee and implement actions to meet data reliability goals and ensure compliance with all data governance policies. Including management of confidential and restricted data. * Work with our Decision Science, IT, and/or Financial Analyst teams to recommend optimal approaches for resolving data quality or consistency issues to achieve goals. * Collaborate within and outside their immediate team to drive changes that support the adoption of data governance policies. * Monitor and track ongoing data reliability levels and other metrics that assess the adherence of data and people to data governance policies. * Report into the data governance council either via the lead data steward, or as a team (a data stewards' group, for example, where the need for data stewardship spans data domains and business functions), or individually (per their direct responsibility). * Actively correct data quality issues that cannot be addressed fully by automated means. * Participate in regular data governance committee meetings. * Provide input into the data and analytics governance committee for improvements in the work of governance and stewardship. * Research tools, disciplines and industry trends and recommend improvements for team or company consideration. What You Offer Us: * Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Statistics, or related field. * Five years' experience in data governance, data quality management, or business process improvement. * Strong communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. * Strong understanding of data governance principles and practices. * Clear, concise, and precise written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds including non-technical audiences. * Analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, attention to detail and ability to monitor compliance metrics. * Familiarity with data privacy and security standards. * Ability to influence adoption of governance policies across diverse teams. * Computer skills required: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite * Strict adherence to company confidentiality and ethical standards. Pluses/Preferences: * Intermediate knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL) and enterprise software systems (e.g., ERP, CRM). * Experience working in an agricultural business, particularly in the swine industry. What We Offer You: * Clear career progression track within IS. * We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. * Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education, and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. * A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. * A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. * The targeted base pay range for this role is $90,000 to $140,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience. Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Learn more about how you can put your passion and talent to work with us at: *************************************************************
$90k-140k yearly 26d ago
GDU Animal Care Technician
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Lake Benton, MN
Are you interested in working with pigs? Do you want to work for a company where excellence is recognized and advancement opportunities are earned? Christensen Farms is seeking both entry level and experienced Animal Care Technicians to join our full-time gilt development team. We look forward to matching your abilities with our company's goals! As an Animal Care Technician working in a Gilt Development Unit with Christensen Farms, you'll be a member of one of the nation's top producing teams. Every day you'll be a part of providing quality pork to help feed a growing world and doing hands on work that makes a difference for the pig herd and your team. If selected for this job, you'll be responsible for upholding our high biosecurity and animal welfare standards. As an Animal Care Technician in a Gilt Development Unit, you'll receive training to provide outstanding animal care and handling and maintain pig herd health and vaccination programs across multiple gilt development sites. You'll be responsible to care for growing pigs and maintain required gilt records while executing the heat induction process. In addition, you'll assist in gilt blood testing and ventilation adjustments. PAY AND BENEFITS This Animal Care Technician position starts at $20.00/hr. We also offer a great benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, a paid time off bank, and an employee assistance program (EAP). REQUIREMENTS This Animal Care Technician position requires site to site travel using your own vehicle. If you are selected for the position, you will need to submit a copy of a valid driver's license and current proof of auto insurance. ABOUT CHRISTENSEN FARMS We are one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million pigs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, we operate throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. We own three feed mills, manage 148,000 sows on 44 sow farms and oversee more than 350 nursery and grow-finish sites. We employ nearly 1,000 people and maintain 1,500 contract partnerships. The company is vertically integrated with a strong presence across the pork value chain from farm to fork. At Christensen Farms, we bring passion and pride to our daily work. We know every task contributes to our noble purpose of providing safe, nutritious food to nearly 15 million people around the world. Our dedicated team encompasses people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, working together with the utmost care, safety and integrity to produce high quality pork. We also assist employees in achieving their career goals through personal and professional development. Employee innovation is key to our industry leadership. Our employees are an essential element in our success their passion drives our purpose. WORK SCHEDULE Although hours may vary, the typical work schedule for an Animal Care Technician position is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am 3:30 pm and every other weekend. Depending on the pig load schedule, you may be required to start earlier or stay later. This full-time job averages 40-45 hours a week. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law.
$20 hourly 45d ago
Research Site Manager
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Saint James, MN
Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50 year old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team! Position Overview: The Research Site Manager will lead operations at a state-of-the-art nursery research facility. In this role, you will implement research protocols, manage daily production activities, maintain high-quality data collection, and oversee site readiness, equipment functionality, and animal care. You will work closely with research specialists to ensure trials are executed with precision and that facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with biosecurity and research standards. What You Will Do: * Execute research protocols with precision, ensuring accurate measurements, data tracking, and consistent trial conditions. * Manage daily barn operations, including feed ordering, supply management, medication planning, environmental monitoring, and site preparation. * Maintain research equipment, ensure accurate animal weighing, and oversee use of automated feeding and data-capture technology. * Supervise swine research specialists, ensuring exceptional pig care, strong communication, and high-quality research output. * Maintain biosecurity protocols, environmental controls, and facility cleanliness, coordinating repairs and maintenance with the M&R team. * Collect, organize, and input research data, performing basis analysis and reporting trial information accurately and on schedule. * Manage pig flow activities including loading/unloading, allotting pigs to trials, and supporting accurate phenotypic and group evaluations. * Communicate effectively with the research manager, research specialists, and other site managers regarding scheduling, issues, trial status, and operational needs. What You Offer Us: * Bachelor's degree preferred; 1-3 years of livestock or swine production experience strongly preferred. * Experience working with research protocols, trial execution, or data collection is a plus. * Comfort working with Excel and basic data-management tools. * Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow structured processes and maintain accuracy in all reporting. * Ability to lead, train, and supervise staff while fostering a culture of exceptional animal care and data quality. * Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. * Willingness to perform hands-on production tasks, including weighing, sorting, and treating animals. * Commitment to biosecurity, safety, and consistent execution of company protocols and values. * Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. What We Offer You: * Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of farm operations. * We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. * Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. * A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. * A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. * The targeted base pay range for this role is $55,000-$65,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience. Reports To: Senior Research Manager Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Learn more about how you can put your passion and talent to work with us at: *************************************************************
$55k-65k yearly 12d ago
Animal Welfare Auditor
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Marshall, MN
This position involves collaborating with production leadership to support farms by ensuring quality controls that uphold CF and regulatory standards. The Animal Welfare Auditor will deliver training to animal caretakers related to animal wellbeing, conduct on-farm assessments and audits, develop corrective action plans, and ensure the resolution of identified non-compliances. Individuals in this role will be expected to cultivate strong working relationships with leaders and caretakers to effectively implement solutions and ensure compliance. From Our Manager: In this role, you'll be a trusted partner to our farms-helping ensure the wellbeing of our animals through meaningful relationships, hands-on support, and a shared commitment to doing what's right. Your work will directly shape the health of our herds and the strength of our company." - Hiring Manager What You Will Do: * Manage audits in line with biosecurity standards. * Effectively organize and prioritize tasks, take full ownership of scheduling, and independently meet deadlines. * Demonstrate proficiency in adhering to audit standards, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and procedures, and in doing so upholding the integrity and accuracy of audit processes and reports. * Conduct, document, and communicate outcomes of assessments related to animal wellbeing, environmental safety, and other critical areas throughout the system. * Accurately input and manage data into multiple designated systems and promptly communicate findings to relevant stakeholders to ensure corrective actions are taken in a timely manner. * Conduct CF Annual Certification for both Contract and Employee locations (fulfills PQA Plus requirement). * Support farms by providing specialized training as requested/needed regarding animal welfare practices. * Support departments as needed during external 3rd party audits. * Identify and effectively communicate areas of opportunity beyond the scope of the audit, contributing to continuous systemic enhancement. What You Offer Us: * Professional, 2 or 4 year degree or equivalent experience. * Livestock and/or relevant industry experience preferred. * TQA, PQA Plus Advisor Certification preferred. * PAACO Swine Auditor Certification preferred. * Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred. What We Offer You: * A strong career track with opportunities to grow. * We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. * Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. * A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. * A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. * The targeted base pay range for this role is $43,378 to $71,887 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience. Travel Requirements: Position requires occasional overnight travel to accomplish training and audit requirements for all live animal operations. Additional travel to achieve certification or continuing education may also be required. The estimated overnight travel is 5 nights per month. Specialized or Motorized Equipment and/or Tools: This position will require operating a company vehicle, or occasional mileage reimbursement. Any employment offer for this position is contingent upon the review of your motor vehicle record (MVR). The MVR will be reviewed to determine insurability based on CF's insurance carrier and company policy. Reports To: Animal Wellbeing Supervisor Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
$43.4k-71.9k yearly 60d+ ago
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Sleepy Eye, MN
Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50 year old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team! Position Overview: We are seeking a LEAN Continuous Improvement Specialist to collaborate with operational leadership in driving LEAN initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This role is instrumental in identifying inefficiencies, implementing sustainable process enhancements, and supporting long-term strategies that boost productivity, quality, and cost savings. From Our Manager: "This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while making meaningful impact as a driving force for continuous improvement. In this role, you'll take the lead on enhancing operational efficiency across our swine production system, working independently and building strong cross-functional relationships. You'll play a key role in implementing LEAN principles and shaping the future of our performance-driven culture". * Hiring Manager What You Will Do: * Assist in training team members on LEAN program objectives, while supporting the planning and execution of Kaizen events using LEAN Six Sigma tools. * Identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities that reduce waste, lower costs, and enhance execution by leveraging available resources such as people, materials, and finances. * Collaborate with production sites and support departments to drive continuous improvement, develop clear implementation plans and timelines, and resolve technical problems with appropriate resources. * Solicit employee buy-in to support successful change management initiatives and ensure sustained improvements across all levels. * Conduct in-depth analyses to assess current conditions, evaluate improvement potential, and communicate intervention needs to the LEAN/Continuous Improvement Manager. * Monitor execution at LEAN-trained sites through routine audits of tools like 5S and Standard Work, while teaching and tracking performance metrics and key deliverables. What You Offer Us: * Agricultural and/or manufacturing process improvement experience in continuous improvement using LEAN Six Sigma techniques. Highly prefer LEAN training, certification and experience as a green belt, implementing projects under the direction of a black belt. Black belt certification a plus. Will consider a range of experience from yellow through black belt certified. * Ability to clearly present information, influence behaviors, and communicate across departments. * Ability to travel: This role may involve frequent travel for the first 18-24+ months as part of a long-term project rollout across multiple production sites. Once implementation is complete, the position will shift into a more permanent, regional-based role. * Strong critical thinking, creativity, and motivational skills in fast-paced, team-driven settings, prioritizing relationship-building, earning trust, and inspiring confidence across all levels of the organization. * A data-driven and curious mindset with a strong focus on measuring work outcomes and creatively solving problems. * Flexible, organized, and compliance-focused, with the sound judgment needed to escalate issues appropriately and ensure operational integrity. * Other Preferences: Strong Bilingual language skills in English and Spanish. Farm and/or livestock care and/or process improvement experience. What We Offer You: * Join a respected, family-owned leader in pork production with a 50-year legacy of innovation, integrity, and animal care. * Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of farm operations. * We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. * Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. * A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. * A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. * The targeted base pay range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience. Reports To: Live Operations Continuous Improvement Manager Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Learn more about how you can put your passion and talent to work with us at: *************************************************************
$65k-85k yearly 12d ago
Agronomist
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Sleepy Eye, MN
Position Overview & Responsibilities: Christensen Farms' Agronomists are responsible for directing and executing nutrient management across a designated territory. This role will support companywide production operations through effective manure utilization, agronomic field services, and compliance with environmental regulations. This role is instrumental in ensuring environmental stewardship. From Our Manager: "You will have the opportunity to engage with agricultural producers, in the farm, field, and office. You will have the opportunity to pursue excellence in nutrient management, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance for the organization." * Hiring Manager What You Will Do: * Ensure the nutrient management program is executed, including maintaining manure storage capacity, on farm engagement, manure cooperator and custom applicator relationship management. * Ensure quality control, recordkeeping, environmental compliance, and coordination of custom applicators. * Promote the agronomic value of manure nutrients, manage field acres to optimize nutrient utilization, and crop scouting for fertility tracking. * Maintain thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations. * Support interactions with regulatory agencies and neighbor relations. What You Offer Us: * Minimum of one to four years of agronomy, agricultural sales, or environmental work experience. * Minimum formal education required: A.A., B.S. in Agronomy, Soil Science, or other related. * Specialized Training requirements: CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) is an asset but not required. * Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to influence others. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * The ability to produce results in a fast-paced environment with critical thinking and problem-solving skills. What We Offer You: * We offer you a dynamic role with a blend of working environments from the office to farm field, and swine production sites. * Opportunity to grow in your agronomy/environmental career and helping ensure the stewardship of our natural resources. * We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, and employee assistance program (EAP), and more. * Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. * A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. * A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. Reports to: * Agronomy Manager or Environmental Manager Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
$27k-46k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Environmental Specialist
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Sleepy Eye, MN
Position Overview & Responsibilities: The Environmental Specialist is responsible for coordinating companywide environmental compliance and executing nutrient management functions. The Environmental Specialist plays a key role in implementing environmental strategies, long-term land application programs, and enhancing the value of CF's plant food resources. From Our Manager: "You will have the opportunity to engage with agricultural producers, in the farm, field, and office. You will have the opportunity to pursue excellence in environmental stewardship, nutrient management, and regulatory compliance for the organization." * Hiring Manager What You Will Do: * Assist in managing regular compliance tasks and environmental initiatives relating to air, manure, and water monitoring and reporting. * Assist in coordination and support of site permitting by preparing necessary submittals and representing the company in the permitting process * Assist in the evaluation of the feasibility of environmental projects, project design, proposal writing and defining project schedules. * Ensure quality control, recordkeeping, environmental compliance, and coordination of custom applicators. * Ensure the nutrient management program is executed, including maintaining manure storage capacity, on farm engagement, manure cooperator and custom applicator relationship management. * Ensure quality control, recordkeeping, environmental compliance, and coordination of custom applicators. * Promote the agronomic value of manure nutrients, manage field acres to optimize nutrient utilization, and crop scouting for fertility tracking. * Thoroughly understand all applicable federal, state, and local regulations for service area * Assist with relationship management regulatory agencies and neighbor relations What You Offer Us: * Minimum of one to four years of agri-business employment with strong environmental, conservation, or agronomy background and customer service experience. * Minimum formal education required: A.A., B.S. in Environmental Management, Agronomy, Soil Science, or other related. * Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to influence others. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Highly intelligent with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. * The ability to work in a collaborative environment, be willing to push the difficult issues and have a strong desire to understand the business. * Can adapt approach, time, and efforts in priority areas, and to produce results in a fast-paced environment. What We Offer You: * We offer you a dynamic role with a blend of working environments from the office, farm fields, and swine production sites. * Opportunity to grow in your environmental career and helping ensure the stewardship of our natural resources. * We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, and employee assistance program (EAP), and more. * Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. * A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. * A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. Reports to: * Environmental Manager Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
$43k-59k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Veterinarian
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Sleepy Eye, MN
Under the direction of a Lead Veterinarian, this position will be responsible for working with the Production Operations Team to develop strategies and process-oriented approaches to improve the health and performance of our swine herd. This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in all phases of swine production. From Our Manager: "This position presents the opportunity to join a team of leaders dedicated to operational excellence and advancing the future of pork production. In this role, you will expand beyond routine veterinary responsibilities by contributing to field trials, supporting initiatives in safety, health, biosecurity, and animal welfare, and collaborating as part of a strategically focused leadership team." * Hiring Manager What You Will Do: * Work strategically with Live Operations Team to improve Flow Performance * Management of Health within flow across all stages of production (Breeding to Market) * Contribute to research initiatives at both structure research sites and within the field. * Implement treatment strategies * Provide timely diagnostic service and support including the coordination of field sample collections and analysis and communication of diagnostic results * Provide summaries and recommendations to Live Operations Team * Respond immediately to health challenges as they arise * Troubleshoot specific on-farm health and production problems * Deliver appropriate technical training of the service and farm staff * Support all initiatives and practices related to bio-security and Standard Operating Procedures within the production operation system * Support FAD preparedness through various avenues including the training of employees as Certified Swine Sampler Collectors. * Conduct all necessary regulatory blood testing and/or animal health checks * Ensure regulatory compliance of animal movements and product use What You Offer Us: * Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree * 1-3 years of experience in veterinary, agriculture, or livestock settings; swine industry experience is a plus. * Good understanding of diseases and laboratory analyses * Proven excellent oral and written communication skills * Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented atmosphere * Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively build strong working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts * Proven ability to use initiative and think independently * Demonstrated commitment to the swine industry and well-being of livestock * Ability and willingness to travel Specialized or Motorized Equipment and/or Tools: This position will require operating a company vehicle, or occasional mileage reimbursement. Any employment offer for this position is contingent upon the review of your motor vehicle record (MVR). The MVR will be reviewed to determine insurability based on CF's insurance carrier and company policy. What We Offer You: * Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of farm operations. * We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. * Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. * A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. * A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. * The targeted base pay range for this role is $95,209 to $157,095 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience. Reports To: Director Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
$95.2k-157.1k yearly 59d ago
Sanitation Lead - Appleton, MN
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Appleton, MN
Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, the company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns four feed mills, manages 145,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. The company employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. From Our Manager "This Lead role and all sanitation tech roles play a big part in the successful transportation operation of our company. This position ensures critical biosecurity and animal health during all transportation to and from farms across this region". Position Overview & Responsibilities This position is responsible to direct staff on rotating shifts to ensure all live haul equipment is washed and to ensure all trailers are run thru "bio dri", inspected, chipped and paneled in a timely manner in accordance with safety, quality and bio-security requirements to meet transportation deadlines. What You Will Do * Direct staff on shift to ensure efficiency, quality, bio-security and safety standards are met. * Assist Manager with prioritizing and scheduling trailer wash activity and appropriate labor. * Train new employees and coach existing employees * Assist with washing and disinfecting of live haul and other equipment as needed. * Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to Manager * Complete required documentation relating to business or regulatory requirements. * Assist Manager to ensure execution of all wash functions and washed trailer inspections as per SOP. * Responsible for routine/preventative facility tasks such as yard work, laundry and supply replenishment as needed. * Perform light duty maintenance on the facility, equipment or trailers as needed and communicate any issues to the manager. * Communicate with team to ensure quality, safety, bio-security and deadline requirements are met. * Ensure a successful bio dri cycle on all washed trailers. * Be able to read and understand weekly transportation schedule. * Properly panel and chip all trailers per SOP and approved transportation guidelines. * Inform Manager of any supplies needed to complete job, including driver supplies. * Safely drive spotter vehicle to retrieve washed trailers from the wash bays, take into bio dri and when complete park in clean parking lot. * Perform and document an inspection on every trailer per the Christensen Farms guideline before parking the trailers in the clean trailer parking lot. * Suggest, plan, and implement agreed upon process improvements and safety best practices. * Functions as a back up to the Manager including all required administrative tasks What You Offer Us * Mechanical aptitude with experience on a variety of equipment (ie power washers, etc.) * Supervisory, "player-coach" and/or team leadership experience * Must have a valid Driver's License What We Offer You * Supervisory opportunity of sanitation techs with opportunity to grow. * You will play a critical role in animal health and bio-security by providing quality sanitation support services. * We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. * Be part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways---including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. * A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day--respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. * A culture that fosters employee growth, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. Supervision of Others: * Direct Report: None * Indirect Report: Sanitation Technicians Reports to: * Transportation Hub Manager
$65k-114k yearly est. 14d ago
Communications Internship
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Sleepy Eye, MN
Job Description Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, the company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns four feed mills, manages 145,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. The company employees nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. The company is vertically integrated with a strong presence across the pork value chain - from farm to fork. Christensen Farms is the largest shareholder of Triumph Foods LLC, a producer-owned primary pork processing plant in St. Joseph, Missouri. In turn, Triumph Foods members own 50 percent of Daily's Premium Meats, a specialty pork processor of bacon and other premium pork products. Triumph Foods also holds a 50 percent partnership in Seaboard Triumph Foods, LLC of Sioux City, Iowa, a primary pork processing plant. Position Overview & Responsibilities: Christensen Farms is dedicated to training and developing talented employees. As part of this initiative, Christensen Farms offers a Communications Internship program geared towards college students pursuing a degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, Public Relations or similar degree. The Communications Internship Program is an opportunity that provides students with exposure to a leading swine production company and the important role in driving positive corporate presence, employee engagement, reputation, transparency and more through the creation and development of print, digital and educational materials, events, social media content and more, driving core business results that are both internally and externally facing. The internship program offers individuals a hands-on work and project-based experience that helps support the organizations overall goals and objectives. At times this position may also be required to facilitate company initiatives with a specific external/public focus. Competitive pay and housing provided. Major Areas of Accountability: Create and design print and digital materials Adhere to brand guidelines and complete projects according to deadline Retouch and manipulate images Use graphic design software and work with a wide variety of media Collaborate with the Communications Manager and other specified project stakeholders to develop design concepts Receive feedback from the Communications Manager and other specified project stakeholders and make necessary changes Assemble final presentation material for printing as needed Support the maintenance of the company intranet site as primary communication vehicle for employees Assist in the planning, development and promotion of the marketing efforts of all projects Support the coordination of company staff recognition and appreciation events (picnics, holiday parties, company banquets, etc.) in appropriate geographies Support organizational & production strategies by supporting the coordination/creation of educational tools such as webinars, videos, etc. to aid consistent communication, implementation and execution Support the coordination of tours and social events Support the coordination and distribution of the organization's newsletter resources, including the MVP and the Organizational newsletter Design branded advertisements for various events, activities, and promotions within and outside of the organization Education, Training and Experience Requirements: Seeking individuals currently pursuing either an Associates or Bachelors degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, Public Relations or equivalent degree. Qualified individuals will display a strong passion for working in swine production and agriculture. Students must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 week duration spanning from the end of May through the first week in August. Supervision of Others: Direct: None Indirect: None Reports to: Communications Manager Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
$31k-38k yearly est. 3d ago
GDU Animal Care Technician
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Lake Benton, MN
Job Description Are you interested in working with pigs? Do you want to work for a company where excellence is recognized and advancement opportunities are earned? Christensen Farms is seeking both entry level and experienced Animal Care Technicians to join our full-time gilt development team. We look forward to matching your abilities with our company's goals! As an Animal Care Technician working in a Gilt Development Unit with Christensen Farms, you'll be a member of one of the nation's top producing teams. Every day you'll be a part of providing quality pork to help feed a growing world and doing hands on work that makes a difference for the pig herd and your team. If selected for this job, you'll be responsible for upholding our high biosecurity and animal welfare standards. As an Animal Care Technician in a Gilt Development Unit, you'll receive training to provide outstanding animal care and handling and maintain pig herd health and vaccination programs across multiple gilt development sites. You'll be responsible to care for growing pigs and maintain required gilt records while executing the heat induction process. In addition, you'll assist in gilt blood testing and ventilation adjustments. PAY AND BENEFITS This Animal Care Technician position starts at $20.00/hr. We also offer a great benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, a paid time off bank, and an employee assistance program (EAP). REQUIREMENTS This Animal Care Technician position requires site to site travel using your own vehicle. If you are selected for the position, you will need to submit a copy of a valid driver's license and current proof of auto insurance. ABOUT CHRISTENSEN FARMS We are one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million pigs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, we operate throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. We own three feed mills, manage 148,000 sows on 44 sow farms and oversee more than 350 nursery and grow-finish sites. We employ nearly 1,000 people and maintain 1,500 contract partnerships. The company is vertically integrated with a strong presence across the pork value chain from farm to fork. At Christensen Farms, we bring passion and pride to our daily work. We know every task contributes to our noble purpose of providing safe, nutritious food to nearly 15 million people around the world. Our dedicated team encompasses people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, working together with the utmost care, safety and integrity to produce high quality pork. We also assist employees in achieving their career goals through personal and professional development. Employee innovation is key to our industry leadership. Our employees are an essential element in our success their passion drives our purpose. WORK SCHEDULE Although hours may vary, the typical work schedule for an Animal Care Technician position is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am 3:30 pm and every other weekend. Depending on the pig load schedule, you may be required to start earlier or stay later. This full-time job averages 40-45 hours a week. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
$20 hourly 15d ago
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Sleepy Eye, MN
Job Description Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50 year old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team! Position Overview: We are seeking a LEAN Continuous Improvement Specialist to collaborate with operational leadership in driving LEAN initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This role is instrumental in identifying inefficiencies, implementing sustainable process enhancements, and supporting long-term strategies that boost productivity, quality, and cost savings. From Our Manager: "This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while making meaningful impact as a driving force for continuous improvement. In this role, you'll take the lead on enhancing operational efficiency across our swine production system, working independently and building strong cross-functional relationships. You'll play a key role in implementing LEAN principles and shaping the future of our performance-driven culture". Hiring Manager What You Will Do: Assist in training team members on LEAN program objectives, while supporting the planning and execution of Kaizen events using LEAN Six Sigma tools. Identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities that reduce waste, lower costs, and enhance execution by leveraging available resources such as people, materials, and finances. Collaborate with production sites and support departments to drive continuous improvement, develop clear implementation plans and timelines, and resolve technical problems with appropriate resources. Solicit employee buy-in to support successful change management initiatives and ensure sustained improvements across all levels. Conduct in-depth analyses to assess current conditions, evaluate improvement potential, and communicate intervention needs to the LEAN/Continuous Improvement Manager. Monitor execution at LEAN-trained sites through routine audits of tools like 5S and Standard Work, while teaching and tracking performance metrics and key deliverables. What You Offer Us: Agricultural and/or manufacturing process improvement experience in continuous improvement using LEAN Six Sigma techniques. Highly prefer LEAN training, certification and experience as a green belt, implementing projects under the direction of a black belt. Black belt certification a plus. Will consider a range of experience from yellow through black belt certified. Ability to clearly present information, influence behaviors, and communicate across departments. Ability to travel: This role may involve frequent travel for the first 18-24+ months as part of a long-term project rollout across multiple production sites. Once implementation is complete, the position will shift into a more permanent, regional-based role. Strong critical thinking, creativity, and motivational skills in fast-paced, team-driven settings, prioritizing relationship-building, earning trust, and inspiring confidence across all levels of the organization. A data-driven and curious mindset with a strong focus on measuring work outcomes and creatively solving problems. Flexible, organized, and compliance-focused, with the sound judgment needed to escalate issues appropriately and ensure operational integrity. Other Preferences: Strong Bilingual language skills in English and Spanish. Farm and/or livestock care and/or process improvement experience. What We Offer You: Join a respected, family-owned leader in pork production with a 50-year legacy of innovation, integrity, and animal care. Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of farm operations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. The targeted base pay range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience. Reports To: Live Operations Continuous Improvement Manager Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Learn more about how you can put your passion and talent to work with us at: ************************************************************* Job Posted by ApplicantPro
$65k-85k yearly 10d ago
Agronomist
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Sleepy Eye, MN
Job Description Position Overview & Responsibilities: Christensen Farms' Agronomists are responsible for directing and executing nutrient management across a designated territory. This role will support companywide production operations through effective manure utilization, agronomic field services, and compliance with environmental regulations. This role is instrumental in ensuring environmental stewardship. From Our Manager: "You will have the opportunity to engage with agricultural producers, in the farm, field, and office. You will have the opportunity to pursue excellence in nutrient management, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance for the organization." -Hiring Manager What You Will Do: Ensure the nutrient management program is executed, including maintaining manure storage capacity, on farm engagement, manure cooperator and custom applicator relationship management. Ensure quality control, recordkeeping, environmental compliance, and coordination of custom applicators. Promote the agronomic value of manure nutrients, manage field acres to optimize nutrient utilization, and crop scouting for fertility tracking. Maintain thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Support interactions with regulatory agencies and neighbor relations. What You Offer Us: Minimum of one to four years of agronomy, agricultural sales, or environmental work experience. Minimum formal education required: A.A., B.S. in Agronomy, Soil Science, or other related. Specialized Training requirements: CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) is an asset but not required. Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to influence others. Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to produce results in a fast-paced environment with critical thinking and problem-solving skills. What We Offer You: We offer you a dynamic role with a blend of working environments from the office to farm field, and swine production sites. Opportunity to grow in your agronomy/environmental career and helping ensure the stewardship of our natural resources. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, and employee assistance program (EAP), and more. Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. Reports to: Agronomy Manager or Environmental Manager Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
$27k-46k yearly est. 2d ago
Environmental Specialist
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Sleepy Eye, MN
Job Description Position Overview & Responsibilities: The Environmental Specialist is responsible for coordinating companywide environmental compliance and executing nutrient management functions. The Environmental Specialist plays a key role in implementing environmental strategies, long-term land application programs, and enhancing the value of CF's plant food resources. From Our Manager: "You will have the opportunity to engage with agricultural producers, in the farm, field, and office. You will have the opportunity to pursue excellence in environmental stewardship, nutrient management, and regulatory compliance for the organization." -Hiring Manager What You Will Do: Assist in managing regular compliance tasks and environmental initiatives relating to air, manure, and water monitoring and reporting. Assist in coordination and support of site permitting by preparing necessary submittals and representing the company in the permitting process Assist in the evaluation of the feasibility of environmental projects, project design, proposal writing and defining project schedules. Ensure quality control, recordkeeping, environmental compliance, and coordination of custom applicators. Ensure the nutrient management program is executed, including maintaining manure storage capacity, on farm engagement, manure cooperator and custom applicator relationship management. Ensure quality control, recordkeeping, environmental compliance, and coordination of custom applicators. Promote the agronomic value of manure nutrients, manage field acres to optimize nutrient utilization, and crop scouting for fertility tracking. Thoroughly understand all applicable federal, state, and local regulations for service area Assist with relationship management regulatory agencies and neighbor relations What You Offer Us: Minimum of one to four years of agri-business employment with strong environmental, conservation, or agronomy background and customer service experience. Minimum formal education required: A.A., B.S. in Environmental Management, Agronomy, Soil Science, or other related. Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to influence others. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Highly intelligent with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The ability to work in a collaborative environment, be willing to push the difficult issues and have a strong desire to understand the business. Can adapt approach, time, and efforts in priority areas, and to produce results in a fast-paced environment. What We Offer You: We offer you a dynamic role with a blend of working environments from the office, farm fields, and swine production sites. Opportunity to grow in your environmental career and helping ensure the stewardship of our natural resources. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, and employee assistance program (EAP), and more. Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. Reports to: Environmental Manager Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
$43k-59k yearly est. 2d ago
Animal Care Technician - Canby, MN
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Canby, MN
ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN Are you interested in working with pigs? Do you want to work for a company where excellence is recognized and advancement opportunities are earned? Christensen Farms is seeking both entry level and experienced Animal Care Technicians to join our full-time sow farm team. We look forward to matching your abilities with our company's goals! As an Animal Care Technician in Christensen Farms Sow System, you'll be a member of one of the nation's top producing teams. Every day you'll be a part of providing quality pork to help feed a growing world and doing hands on work that makes a difference for the pig herd and your team. If selected for this job, you'll be responsible for upholding our high biosecurity and animal welfare standards. As an Animal Care Technician, you'll receive training to provide outstanding animal care and handling and maintain pig herd health and vaccination programs. In addition, you'll learn how to perform artificial insemination, attend to farrowing sows, care for growing pigs and maintain required sow records. PAY AND BENEFITS This Animal Care Technician position starts at $20/hr. We also offer a great benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, a paid time off bank, and an employee assistance program (EAP). ABOUT CHRISTENSEN FARMS We are one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million pigs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, we operate throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. We own three feed mills, manage 148,000 sows on 44 sow farms and oversee more than 350 nursery and grow-finish sites. We employ nearly 1,000 people and maintain 1,500 contract partnerships. The company is vertically integrated with a strong presence across the pork value chain from farm to fork. At Christensen Farms, we bring passion and pride to our daily work. We know every task contributes to our noble purpose of providing safe, nutritious food to nearly 15 million people around the world. Our dedicated team encompasses people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, working together with the utmost care, safety and integrity to produce high quality pork. We also assist employees in achieving their career goals through personal and professional development. Employee innovation is key to our industry leadership. Our employees are an essential element in our success their passion drives our purpose. WORK SCHEDULE Although hours may vary, the typical work schedule for an Animal Care Technician position is Monday through Friday, 6:00 am 3:30 pm with a rotating weekend. When you work the weekend, you will have a scheduled day off during the week. This full-time job averages 43-45 hours a week. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law.
$20 hourly 60d+ ago
Animal Care Technician - Canby, MN
Christensen Farms 4.4
Christensen Farms job in Canby, MN
Job Description ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN Are you interested in working with pigs? Do you want to work for a company where excellence is recognized and advancement opportunities are earned? Christensen Farms is seeking both entry level and experienced Animal Care Technicians to join our full-time sow farm team. We look forward to matching your abilities with our company's goals! As an Animal Care Technician in Christensen Farms Sow System, you'll be a member of one of the nation's top producing teams. Every day you'll be a part of providing quality pork to help feed a growing world and doing hands on work that makes a difference for the pig herd and your team. If selected for this job, you'll be responsible for upholding our high biosecurity and animal welfare standards. As an Animal Care Technician, you'll receive training to provide outstanding animal care and handling and maintain pig herd health and vaccination programs. In addition, you'll learn how to perform artificial insemination, attend to farrowing sows, care for growing pigs and maintain required sow records. PAY AND BENEFITS This Animal Care Technician position starts at $20/hr. We also offer a great benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, a paid time off bank, and an employee assistance program (EAP). ABOUT CHRISTENSEN FARMS We are one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million pigs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, we operate throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. We own three feed mills, manage 148,000 sows on 44 sow farms and oversee more than 350 nursery and grow-finish sites. We employ nearly 1,000 people and maintain 1,500 contract partnerships. The company is vertically integrated with a strong presence across the pork value chain from farm to fork. At Christensen Farms, we bring passion and pride to our daily work. We know every task contributes to our noble purpose of providing safe, nutritious food to nearly 15 million people around the world. Our dedicated team encompasses people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, working together with the utmost care, safety and integrity to produce high quality pork. We also assist employees in achieving their career goals through personal and professional development. Employee innovation is key to our industry leadership. Our employees are an essential element in our success their passion drives our purpose. WORK SCHEDULE Although hours may vary, the typical work schedule for an Animal Care Technician position is Monday through Friday, 6:00 am 3:30 pm with a rotating weekend. When you work the weekend, you will have a scheduled day off during the week. This full-time job averages 43-45 hours a week. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
$20 hourly 29d ago

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